Nature Meets Innovation for Climate Resilience

Welcome to the Nature for Resilience Newsletter!

Welcome to Med-IREN’s second newsletter!

This month has been full of exciting updates as our partners travelled to Tuscany, Pisa and Florence for the third General Assembly meeting, where collaboration and inspiration were in full bloom.

From insightful workshops to field trips, partners came together to exchange experiences on Nature-Based Solutions and shape a shared vision for a more resilient future.

And great news, our brand-new website is live! Curious to explore it? Dive in below!

General Assembly meeting in Tuscany!

The 3rd GA, held on 20 and 21 October, kicked off in Pisa.

Thanasis Sfetsos, Med-IREN Project Coordinator, presented the project’s key objectives and the major achievements from its first year. Each regional partner then shared the challenges and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) shaping their region's path toward climate resilience. The day ended with a field visit to Marina di Pisa, where partners explored the coastal area set to test a new type of gravel designed to reduce flooding and coastal erosion.

Then, partners travelled to Florence and attended workshops on coastal adaptation, followed by a presentation by Professor Enzo Pranzini (University of Florence), who highlighted the growing issue of coastal erosion in Italy. Partners exchanged insights on digital tools, climate risk and resilience, bringing collaboration and innovation across regions.

This meeting was proudly part of the UN Ocean Decade Activity. 

A big thank you to our Italian hosts, Regione Toscana, Università degli Studi di Firenze, and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, for their warm welcome!

See you at the next one!

Marina di Pisa: a coastal resilience model

In the Marina di Pisa area, Med-IREN is working to make the Tuscan coastline more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

The goal is to harness the natural morphodynamic features of gravel and pebble beaches: the rougher the sea, the more these beaches reshape themselves, forming a ridge that helps prevent water from overflowing.

Leaflet of the project

Read more about the project's goals, objectives and solutions implemented in our leaflet.

Download the media kit.

Explore our new website!

Our website is available! Discover all about Med-IREN and its regions via the button below!

Deliverables

Looking to dive deeper into Med-IREN’s progress and insights? 

Explore our Resources section, where you’ll find summaries and introductions to eight key deliverables covering our latest research, methodologies, and strategies for advancing Nature-Based Solutions across the Mediterranean.

Each deliverable highlights a different aspect of Med-IREN’s mission, from sustainability strategies to digital tools supporting climate adaptation.

Discover them all below.

Upcoming Events

Baltic Regional Forum for the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change

17 November 2025

The Baltic Regional Forum will have a special focus on the Baltic region and bring together regional and local leaders, Charter Signatories, policymakers, experts, and project practitioners to share best practices in climate adaptation and resilience.  

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