ReNature: Promoting research excellence in nature-based solutions for innovation, sustainable economic growth and human well-being in Malta.
ReNature aims to establish and implement a nature-based solutions research strategy with a vision to promote research and innovation and develop solutions in a pursuit of economic growth, whilst at the same time improving human well-being and tackling environmental challenges.
Nature-based solutions, defined as living solutions that address societal challenges in a resource-efficient and adaptable manner and to provide simultaneously economic, social, and environmental benefits, are a priority for the key priority for the European Union research and innovation agenda.
Examples of nature-based solutions include different forms of green and blue infrastructure, green roofs and walls, rain gardens, sustainable urban drainage systems, natural water retention measures, hedgerows, salt marshes and dunes, floodplains, and urban green spaces.
Latest from the project
ReNature on National TV: Kick-starting project activities
ReNature was officially launched by the Minister for Education and Employment Evarist Bartolo during a press conference held on Friday 8 February at the Institute for Applied...
International platform for urban solutions features ReNature
The Nature of Cities presents the goals and future plans of ReNature in an article, written by project coordinator Mario Balzan. The need for improved use of nature-based...
Renaturing Malta through collaborations for nature-based solutions
by Mario Balzan, ReNature Coordinator With an area of just 316 Km2 and a population of more than 475,000, Malta is the smallest member country of the European Union. The island...