This roadmap is relevant to diverse audiences seeking a comprehensive overview of European research and innovation (R&I) efforts and developments towards 2030 to support the design and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS):
- For the research community, it offers a picture of the latest efforts on NbS at the European level, along with policy-relevant and implementation priorities to refer to and engage with when contributing to the development of the European evidence base on NbS.
- For R&I and implementation programmers and funders working on NbS, this roadmap identifies transdisciplinary research needs and provides a framework for strategic dialogue and development across Europe's diverse NbS R&I landscape.
- For policy, practice and finance, the roadmap outlines major roles and pathways for R&I to help address knowledge and implementation gaps on NbS, and contribute to the development of supportive frameworks and tools for NbS deployment at different scales.
The overarching vision of the roadmap is for EU research and innovation to empower policy, practice, businesses, and citizens in mobilizing the full potential of NbS in achieving a sustainable and just transformation of society, building on robust evidence and expertise.
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