Welcome back, NBS enthusiasts! After the success of the first round (“Navigating new paths for NbS Finance“), NATURANCE project is excited to announce a second edition of the Naturethon: “Seeds of Change — Citizens growing Nature-based Future” . This initiative aims to engage citizen groups with the universe of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), by mobilizing and channelling compelling and productive dialogue between European (and beyond) communities.
The second round will include three training events in October and November 2025. Between sessions, participants will gain valuable insights to help them work independently within their own communities. The kick-off webinar of the initiative will take place on October 9, 16:00-17:30 CEST. Ready to get involved? Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated and get in touch with the Naturethon team!
Get inspired by high-profile talks, engage in the discussion with experts, and acquire skills to promote a tangible change in your territory. With the knowledge and insights gained from the training sessions, participants will be guided by facilitators in the design, implementation, and deployment of NbS in your local area, helping shape the vision of a greener, more resilient, and more inclusive future.
At the end of the initiative (December 1), groups will share their ideas with the Naturethon team: choose your preferred format—text, drawing, video, or any creative medium. The Naturethon team will review all the ideas, giving back operative feedbacks to shape feasible and meaningful actions.
Representatives of the three proposals that stand out for innovation, feasibility, and social and environmental impact will be hosted by the project at the upcoming Finance Innovation Festival in Brussels (February 3-5, 2026). There, they will have the opportunity to present the key highlights of their submission to an audience of international professionals. This will provide valuable feedback and suggestions for further improvement.
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Naturethon events are designed as intensive collaborative sessions that bring together citizens, experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to tackle the issue of NbS financing. The concept of the Naturethon was inspired by previous and successful experiences such as the EU Conference on the Future of Europe and the Climathon events. For the effective implementation of the initiative, the framework was developed according to the European Commission’s “Code of Practice on Citizen Engagement for Knowledge Valorisation“.