On November 14-15, ARCADIA partners from the Skåne Region and the Region of Southern Denmark gathered in Odense to explore existing practices of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and discuss future collaborations for implementation across Scandinavian regions. This visit provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange and strategic discussions among key stakeholders, including:
- Sustainable Business Hub
- Helsingborgs stad
- Malmö stad
- SLU – Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
- Lunds kommun
- Region Skåne – utveckling & innovation
- University of Southern Denmark
- Odense Kommune
- VandCenter Syd
- Odense Fjord Samarbejdet
- Regional Udvikling, Region Syddanmark
Agenda Summary
November 14: Field visits and regional presentations
- 11:00 – Gathering at Milling Hotels Windsor in Odense and transfer to the bus pick-up point.
- 11:15 – Bus tour exploring existing NbS in Odense, including:
- Everenden: A rural rainwater management project.
- Skibhuskvarteret: An urban NbS solution integrating green infrastructure along the roadside.
- 13:45 – Meeting at Vollsmose, offering a panoramic view of the area.
- 14:00 – Regional presentations on NbS initiatives and future plans in Funen and Skåne.
- 15 mins: Overview of regional challenges and goals.
- 15 mins: Lab 1 presentation.
- 15 mins: Lab 2 presentation.
- 15 mins: Lab 3 presentation.
- 16:00 – Return to Odense city centre.
November 15: discussions on research and future collaboration
- 09:00 – Meeting for coordinators and researchers to discuss research challenges and project planning at “Slottet,” Odense.
- 10:00 – Broader discussion on NbS labs and collaboration experiences in Scania and Funen.
- 45 mins: Success factors and lessons learned in engaging landowners and farmers.
- 45 mins: Collaborating with urban landowners (fastighetsägare/boligforeninger) for NbS implementation and maintenance.
- 30 mins: Future challenges and preparation strategies for the project.
Next steps
This visit highlighted successful NbS implementations in both rural and urban settings, emphasizing the importance of cross-border collaboration and stakeholder engagement. The discussions reinforced the need for:
- Strengthening partnerships between academia, municipalities, and businesses.
- Enhancing dialogue with landowners for effective NbS adoption.
- Anticipating future challenges and co-developing adaptive strategies.
The outcomes of this visit will inform future initiatives, ensuring sustainable and resilient NbS integration across Scandinavia.