Nature-Demo

28/07/2026

💡 Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), one of the largest Universities in Greece, presents its role in the NATURE-DEMO project. By combining civil engineering and environmental sciences, it contributes to the development of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to enhance infrastructure resilience to climate change and support sustainable regional development.

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21/07/2026

💡👍 We are introducing Telespazio UK. Our partner is responsible for the development of advanced satellite-based products (Earth Observation) for monitoring the condition of critical infrastructure in the NATURE DEMO project.
👉 The company provides datasets and analyses focused on assessing the structural condition of infrastructure and its surrounding environment, supporting decision-making on the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS).
➡️ Telespazio UK is leading the key part of the project (Task 2.4) and actively contributing to the other work packages (WP3, WP4 and WP6). It uses its expertise in radar interferometry (InSAR) and Satellite Structural Health Monitoring (S-SHM) tools for deformation monitoring and risk assessment.

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20/07/2026

🌿 It was a pleasure for DigInnoCent, represented by Professor Mosbeh Kaloop, to visit the University of Huddersfield and present the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐍𝐛𝐒) 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 developed within the 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 project.

The presentation highlighted how the catalogue supports the identification, selection, and implementation of Nature-Based Solutions to enhance climate resilience, promote sustainable infrastructure, and strengthen adaptation to natural hazards. It also provided an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas on translating NbS into practical solutions that can be implemented across diverse environments and communities.
We would like to sincerely thank our colleagues at The University of Huddersfield for their kind invitation, warm hospitality, and engaging discussions. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration and continuing to advance sustainable and resilient solutions together.

04/07/2026

🌱 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐈 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 – 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬

📢 The next generation of researchers is helping shape the future of NbS for climate-resilient infrastructure.

At the first BOKU 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐈 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬, young researchers from 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and Institute of Structural Engineering (KOIN) | BOKU Vienna showcased their work, exchanged ideas with colleagues, and contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞-𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

Through poster sessions, short presentations, and technical discussions, the event provided a dynamic platform to explore current methodologies, applications, and research directions.

Contributions related to the 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 project were presented alongside a broader portfolio of research activities, highlighting BOKU’s active role in advancing nature-based solutions. In particular, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚̈𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐱 presented two dedicated 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 posters and delivered the corresponding “1-minute Poster Pitch” presentations, while other team members, including Helinä Poutamo, Michael Obriejetan, and Peter Tisch, contributed with related research topics.

🌍 Discover more about the BOKU team and their contribution to NATURE-DEMO: https://lnkd.in/eM8zwfEy

02/07/2026

📢 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 at ESREL 2026 Annual Conference, held in Braga, Portugal.
The presentation "𝐍𝐛𝐒 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" showcased the project's latest research on the site-specific assessment of NbS for protecting critical infrastructure. The presentation featured a detailed application to the 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 demonstrator in 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚.
🔗 Discover the Globocica demonstrator: https://lnkd.in/d8rMmNuM
👏 Congratulations to the authors: Lauren Machí Castañer, Alfred Strauss, Sergio Fernandes, Igor Gjorgjiev, Borjan Petreski, and Marija Vitanova.
🌍 Learn more about the project at www.nature-demo.eu

NATURE-DEMO creates, validates, and mainstreams nature-based solutions (NbS) for protecting infrastructure against climate threats.

01/07/2026

👋 Introducing the University of Rostock, bringing top expertise in sustainable infrastructure, digitalization, and AI‑driven digital twins. UROS leads WP5 and actively contributes to key activities in WP2, WP3, and WP7, helping to create safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure for the future.
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26/06/2026

💡Introducing NTNU, Norway’s largest university, renowned for its strong expertise in technology and natural sciences. Climate change is intensifying infrastructure challenges across the country, especially due to heavier rainfall, flooding, and water‑induced landslides.
🌳🌿 Nature‑based Solutions are becoming essential, and NTNU will use knowledge from NATURE‑DEMO to educate future engineers who work with nature rather than against it.

👍 NTNU leads Task 1.2, contributes to Task 1.1, oversees the project’s quality assurance in Task 7.4, and supports all work packages across NATURE‑DEMO.

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17/06/2026

👍 We are excited to introduce you the Transilvania University of Brașov — a multidisciplinary team advancing geospatial mapping, machine learning, and Nature‑based Solutions within the NATURE‑DEMO project. UTBV leads WP6.

⬆️ UTBV leads WP6 and develops living labs in the Brașov region to test NbS for urban water challenges.

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17/06/2026

🌿 NATURE-DEMO at GNP 2026 | Budva, Montenegro
Our project partner UKIM-IZIIS represented NATURE-DEMO at the 10th International Conference "Civil Engineering – Science and Practice" (GNP 2026), held from 4 to 7 March 2026 in Budva, Montenegro.

The team — Marija Vitanova, Igor Gjorgjiev, Vlatko Sheshov, Borjan Petreski, Ana Nanevska, and Trajce Zafirov — delivered two oral presentations:
🔹 "Regional Approaches to Nature-Based Solutions for Infrastructure Resilience" — on how NbS can strengthen the resilience and sustainability of infrastructure systems at a regional level.
🔹 "Scientific Projects Currently in Progress at IZIIS" — an overview of active research at the Institute, with a spotlight on the NATURE-DEMO project and its objectives, methodologies, and expected impact.
The event brought together researchers, engineers, and academics from across the region and beyond — a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, expert feedback, and strengthening collaboration networks in earthquake engineering and disaster resilience.
Dissemination activities like this are essential to our mission: bringing nature-based solutions for critical infrastructure protection to a wider scientific and professional audience. 🌍

👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2xrGy-B

26/05/2026

👍𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 held its bi-annual consortium meeting in Brașov, Romania, between May 18–20, 2026, marking two years since the launch of the project funded by the Horizon Europe Programme and managed by CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.
👉 Hosted by Transilvania University of Brasov (Prof. Andronic Luminita) and Propark Foundation for Protected Areas (Dr. Tiberiu Chiriches), the meeting was led by the project coordinator, Prof. Mohamed Eldessouki, and brought together project partners to review progress and discuss the exploitable results achieved within WP1 Design and landscape the nature-based solutions, WP2 Develop the digital decision support platform, and WP3 Devise Living Labs and prepare the Nature-based Solutions, which have now been successfully completed.
👉 Discussions also focused on the launch of WP4 Deploy and demonstrate the regional nature-based solutions, which will guide the project activities over the next two years.
📌 The event included technical workshops, Advisory Board discussions, planning sessions for upcoming demonstrators and replicators, as well as a visit to the Brașov demo site.
🌍 Visit the project website for more information: https://nature-demo.eu/