Arcadia

OBJECTIVE 

ARCADIA is leading the charge in promoting the adoption of NbS through the development of regional strategies that integrate innovative and sustainable approaches to climate adaptation. Spanning eight European countries, the project facilitates co-innovation labs that actively engage local communities, enhance stakeholder capacity, and generate actionable knowledge. By integrating policy frameworks and economic tools, ARCADIA aims to scale NbS implementation and fortify climate resilience across Europe. 

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 

ARCADIA has successfully established 15 co-innovation labs across Italy, Croatia, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovenia. These labs serve as collaborative platforms where communities and stakeholders co-develop actionable NbS strategies. Through progressive policy development, innovative funding schemes, and strategic business models, the project accelerates the large-scale deployment of NbS while fostering knowledge exchange, mutual learning, and capacity-building across diverse sectors. Arcadia is paving the way for sustainable climate adaptation strategies that benefit both communities and ecosystems.

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