Leading the way to climate resilience
Nature-based Solution and Community-led adaptation
Our mission is to demonstrate that Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are vital for efficient and effective climate adaptation.
ARCADIA brings together 8 European regions and communities — 5 model regions (Italy, Croatia, Austria, Denmark, Sweden); 3 fellow regions (Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovenia) — to accelerate the adoption of NBS and to provide access to the latest, evidence-based knowledge, tools, and services.
Discover more about our objectives and results, our model and fellow regions, resources, and tools to contribute to empower European regions and communities by 2030. Explore and stay informed with the latest news and events!
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Land4Climate Mid-Term Event
Upscaling Nature-based Solutions for a climate-resilient Europe Join Land4Climate, an ARCADIA sister project within the NBS4EU cluster, at RWTH Aachen University on October 6, 2025, from 9:30 to 16:00 for…
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Bridging science and citizens: VU Amsterdam visits Emilia-Romagna
April 14, 2025. Teun Schrieks and Magdalena Lesch from our partner Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) visited the Emilia-Romagna Model Region to collaborate with local partners on forthcoming survey and…
Model Regions
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Emilia-Romagna is a leading region in climate innovation, hosting key European research hubs and initiatives, with a strong commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 through strategic partnerships and urban adaptation efforts.
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Lower Austria, Austria
Lower Austria is a pioneering region in climate action, being the first in Austria to commit to a climate action programme and enshrine climate mitigation in its state constitution. It leads in nature-based solutions for flood management, biodiversity, and agriculture.
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Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia’s cultural and economic hub, is committed to becoming a climate-neutral and smart city by 2030, with a focus on nature-based solutions, energy efficiency, and CO2-free emissions, supported by its SECAP, Energy Atlas, and various urban sustainability projects.
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Krapina-Zagorje, Croatia
Krapina-Zagorje, a county in Northern Croatia, focuses on green and sustainable management of its natural and built environment, with climate policies centered on nature protection and restoration to align with the EU Climate Resilience Mission.
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Skåne, Sweden
Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden, is a key agricultural and economic hub with a strong commitment to becoming climate-neutral and fossil fuel-free by 2030, driven by regional cooperation and innovative nature-based solutions in cities like Malmö, Lund, and Helsingborg.
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Funen, Denmark
Funen County, located on an island in Southern Denmark, focuses on climate adaptation through comprehensive water management, sustainable urban development, and biodiversity protection, supported by the Odense Fjord Corporation and key stakeholders to implement nature-based solutions and promote ecosystem restoration.
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Fellow Regions
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv Province in southern Bulgaria is a key agricultural and industrial hub, actively working towards water sustainability and climate neutrality through green energy initiatives, a carbon-neutral industrial park strategy, and afforestation efforts to promote a greener region.
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Centru, Romania
Centru Region in central Romania focuses on sustainable development, prioritizing environmental protection, energy efficiency, and biodiversity conservation, with initiatives like urban green spaces, green buildings, and sustainable mobility supported by EU projects and regional innovation platforms.
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Podravje, Slovenia
Podravje Region in northeastern Slovenia, traversed by the Drava River, emphasizes biodiversity protection and flood risk management through nature-based projects, with Maribor, the region’s main city and a former European Capital of Culture, leading sustainable energy initiatives as part of the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.