NURturing transformative capacities, Innovation in NBS and Harmonious resilience in rural areas

Rural areas are critical for climate resilience and offer new opportunities for nature-based futures. Operating across four demo sites (Resilience Hubs – RHs) and five reapplication sites (Resilience Nodes – RNs), the EU-funded project NURISH co-develops and demonstrates innovative nature-based solutions, fosters digital innovation, including digital twins and immersive tools, and promotes knowledge transfer among rural communities. Through an integrated Regenerative Rural Resilience Framework (RRRF), NURISH strengthens local governance, skills and nature-based entrepreneurship to mitigate climate risks like water scarcity, land degradation and flooding. Aligned with the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and the EU Rural Vision, the project integrates ecosystem restoration, sustainable water and waste management and circular bioeconomy models, based on community engagement and cross-sector collaboration.