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New Solutions for Future Challenges \u2013 NATALIE Project Experts Visit Iceland<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From 19\u201322 May, a group of experts from the international research project NATALIE will visit Iceland. The experts specialise in nature-based solutions (NBS) and their financing. The visit is a unique opportunity for those working in environmental affairs and climate adaptation to learn about the latest solutions aimed at strengthening community resilience to the impacts of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a stakeholder workshop held in Rey\u00f0arfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur on Wednesday, 21 May, the main findings of the project to date will be presented, along with discussions on the next steps in the project work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The East of Iceland \u2013 A Leader in the Arctic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: P\u00e1ll Gu\u00f0mundur, Rey\u00f0arfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In January 2024, Mat\u00eds took over the lead of the NATALIE Arctic case study (CS7 \u2013 Arctic Case Study), assuming the role previously held by Norway as the research area. With this change, the independent foundation Austurbr\u00fa and the Icelandic innovation company GreenFish joined the project as partners alongside Mat\u00eds, with the East of Iceland defined as the project's research area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The research focuses on assessing how nature-based solutions can support the sustainability and management of coastal areas in the East of Iceland. The region faces diverse challenges related to climate change, including the risk of mudslides, avalanches, rising sea levels, and algal blooms affecting water quality and the biodiversity of the fjords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stakeholder Collaboration a Key Factor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In June 2024, a workshop was held with key stakeholders in the East of Iceland, where the project was introduced and the main challenges facing the region were reviewed. Work was also carried out on analysing possible solutions to strengthen communities against natural hazards and weather disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workshop created an important platform for introducing the concept of nature-based solutions<\/em> and how they can contribute to sustainability and strengthen community resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n