Below is an overview of the eight NBS pilot projects that will be the study subjects in S-UMMATION, including links to more information.
The video produced by the Nordic Council of Ministers presents the different pilots:
Finland, Mätäsoja Stream: Stream and watershed restoration
The Finnish Wildlife Service organization Metsähallitus leads this work to restore the entire watershed area around the Mätäsoja Stream in Finland. Read more.
Sweden, Utö: Floating wetland system
Initiative Utö are in collaboration with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and alchemia-nova launching a pilot project with a floating system for wetlands to remove excess phosphorus from seawater. Read more.
Norway: Erosion protection
The Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy (NIBIO) will prevent erosion by strengthening slopes and edges with NBS and create a guide for BAT (Best Available Techniques). Read more.
Denmark, Holmehave: Multifunctional land distribution
Assens municipality, VandCenter Syd and Hedeselskabet are developing a comprehensive plan for multifunctional land distribution in the Holmehave area to establish afforestation, nature and wetlands. Read more.
Denmark: Less waste with brush fences
Renosyd is engaging local schools in two municipalities to build 21 brush fences out of branches. This can reduce garden waste and create habitats for insects and small animals. Read more.
Iceland, Reykjavík: Crop wild relatives biodiversity
Grasagarður Reykjavíkur is an outdoor collection of around 3000 plant species. This project will provide a toolbox for genetic plant breeders working towards a sustainable and increasingly urbanized agriculture for local food production. Read more.
Åland: Multifunctional wetlands
Ålands Vatten collaborates with farmers in this project to improve four multifunctional wetlands for better water quality, sustainable food production, climate adaptation and increased biodiversity. Read more.
The Faroe Islands: Land-restoration
The Lendisbati restoration initiative aims to prevent erosion, protect biodiversity and restore wetlands for carbon storage. It is part of Tjóðsavnið (the Faroe Islands National Museum) and involves landowners, nature-restoration experts and highschool students. Read more.
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