RENATURE conference 2026

RENATURE Multiplier Event 2026

“Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience, Green Skills and Sustainable Communities”

28 May 2026

09:30–14:00

Conference Hall 3, Santaka Valley, Baršausko str. 59, Kaunas, Lithuania

The event is organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project RENATURE – “Resilience to climate change through Nature-based Technologies in UE: an open Resource Education programme” and is co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

Preliminary Agenda Highlights

• Presentation of the RENATURE Project
• Comparative Report on Nature-based Solutions in Europe
• Lithuanian perspectives on NbS implementation
• Lithuanian case studies and best practices
• Panel discussion and stakeholder dialogue
• Networking lunch

The working language of the event will be English.
Coffee breaks, snacks and networking refreshments will be provided to participants.

• Registration is open until 27 May 2026, 12:00.
• Seats are limited; therefore participants are encouraged to register as early as possible.

Register here for the RENATURE Multiplier Event 2026

About the Project

RENATURE is a European cooperation project aimed at strengthening resilience to climate change through the understanding, implementation, and co-management of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The project focuses on enhancing education and skills related to environmental sustainability while supporting the EU green transition and the development of inclusive green employment opportunities.

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly recognised as effective and cost-efficient approaches to climate change mitigation and adaptation, capable of generating multiple environmental, economic, and social benefits. RENATURE responds to the growing need for structured educational pathways on NbS by expanding the current educational offer with open, digital, and practice-oriented learning resources.

The project integrates theoretical knowledge and applied competences, supporting learners, educators, and practitioners in understanding different NbS typologies, their fields of application, and their implementation and co-management approaches. Particular attention is given to participatory and community-based models, highlighting how NbS can contribute to inclusive governance, youth employability, and green sector development.

All project outputs will be produced as Open Educational Resources (OER) and made openly accessible in digital format to support dissemination, replication and long-term impact across vocational education and training, higher education and lifelong learning contexts.

Expected Results

RENATURE will deliver the following key results:

• Comparative report on best practices in Nature-based Solutions development and implementation in the EU partner countries
• Introductory educational programme on Nature-based Solutions
• Advanced educational programme focused on applied knowledge and practical implementation
• Digital application enabling practical exercises and interactive learning activities
• RENATURE e-book including user guidelines, OER testing results and expert contributions

All results will be produced in digital format and made openly accessible.

Partnership

RENATURE is implemented by an international partnership of eight organisations:

• Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection – National Research Council (ISAFoM-CNR), Italy – Project Coordinator
• University for Foreigners of Perugia (UNISTRAPG), Italy
• National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems (INBB), Italy
• Kaunas Science and Technology Park (Tech-Park Kaunas), Lithuania
• AllWeb, Greece
• University of Salamanca – General Foundation (FUNGUSAL), Spain
• Hochschule Darmstadt – University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK), Finland

The partnership is additionally supported by a network of associated partners working in vocational education, lifelong learning, sustainability and civic participation.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kaunas and to discussing sustainable and resilient futures through Nature-based Solutions.