Nature-based urban solutions
13 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 1 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- RETE FERROVIARIA ITALIANA
Italy's national rail infrastructure manager, providing real-world validation environments for ERTMS satellite positioning, asset monitoring, and digital railway systems.
“CLEVER Cities was their largest single grant (EUR 615K), exploring ecological solutions for urban infrastructure — an unusual diversification for a rail operator.”
IT15 projects - TAMPEREEN KAUPUNKI
Finnish municipality providing urban testbed infrastructure for smart mobility, circular economy, and citizen co-design across EU innovation projects.
“UNaLab (EUR 1.4M) focused on nature-based solutions through co-design and innovative financing in cities.”
FI10 projects - HUN-REN KOZGAZDASAG- ES REGIONALIS TUDOMANYI KUTATOKOZPONT
Hungarian research institute specializing in regional economics, territorial cohesion policy, and agricultural system analysis across Central and Eastern Europe.
“Participated in NATURVATION on nature-based urban innovation, though with a small funding share suggesting a focused advisory role.”
HU8 projects - UNIVERSITETET I INNLANDET
Norwegian university specializing in rural development, sustainability transitions, migration governance, and health equity research across European consortia.
“GO GREEN ROUTES (2020-2024) explored resilient urban environmental solutions connecting green infrastructure to public health outcomes.”
NO6 projects - OBSHTINA BURGAS
Bulgarian coastal municipality with proven H2020 experience as a pilot city for urban energy transition, nature-based solutions, and energy poverty reduction.
“CONNECTING Nature and GO GREEN ROUTES both apply nature-based approaches to urban resilience, public health, and community well-being.”
BG6 projects - SARAJEVSKA REGIONALNA RAZVOJNA AGENCIJA SERDA DOO SARAJEVO
Sarajevo-based regional development agency providing SME innovation coaching and EU market access through the Enterprise Europe Network.
“CONNECTING Nature (2017-2022) involved transdisciplinary methodology for urban communities and front-runner cities.”
BA4 projects - AGENZIA MOBILITA' AMBIENTE E TERRITORIO SRL
Milan's municipal mobility and environment agency providing urban testbed access, traffic data, and emissions monitoring for European research consortia.
“CLEVER Cities focused on co-designed ecological solutions for socially inclusive urban regeneration.”
IT4 projects - WWF ITALIA
Italy's WWF branch contributing marine conservation expertise and environmental credibility to EU research on biodiversity, fisheries, and circular bioeconomy.
“CLEVER Cities involved co-designing locally tailored ecological solutions for socially inclusive urban environments.”
IT4 projects - NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
UK city authority providing real-world urban testbeds for transport, energy, heritage, and nature-based sustainability projects.
“NATURVATION explored nature-based innovation for urban sustainability, with Newcastle as a participating city case.”
UK4 projects - TTI-TECHNOLOGIE-TRANSFER-INITIATIVEGMBH AN DER UNIVERSITAT STUTTGART
Stuttgart-based technology transfer SME specializing in quantum sensing and IoT monitoring systems, bridging university research and commercial application.
“Participated in CONNECTING Nature, contributing to transdisciplinary approaches for urban community transitions.”
SMEDE4 projects - LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR LANDERKUNDE EV
German research institute specializing in regional geography, spatial inequalities, and rural development policy across Europe.
“NATURVATION (their largest funded project at EUR 774K) focused on nature-based urban innovation, likely contributing spatial and geographic analysis.”
DE4 projects - MUNICIPALITY OF IOANNINA
Greek municipality piloting positive energy districts, nature-based solutions, and sustainable mobility in a heritage-rich Mediterranean city context.
“CONNECTING Nature (2017-2022) focused on co-production with nature for city transitioning and governance in front-runner cities.”
EL3 projects - GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Glasgow's municipal authority, serving as a front-runner demonstrator city for smart energy districts, nature-based solutions, and urban resilience in large EU consortia.
“CONNECTING Nature applied transdisciplinary methods to implement nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, waste, and air quality in urban communities.”
PrimaryUK3 projects