NbS4LD Project Partners Meet in Valencia for the Second Coordination Meeting

Second Coordination Meeting of the Erasmus+ Project Held in Valencia

The second in-person coordination meeting of the Erasmus+ project “Enhancing Technical and Vocational Skills for Implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to Combat Land Degradation (NbS4LD)”, coordinated by the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion, was successfully held in Valencia, Spain, with the participation of all project partners.

During the meeting, the current status of the project and the activities carried out to date were reviewed. Discussions also focused on the upcoming project activities, the responsibilities of each project partner, and key aspects of the implementation process.

Project Roadmap and Future Activities Reviewed

The meeting commenced with an opening address delivered via video conference by Prof. Dr. Kasım Yenigün, Director General of the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion. Following the opening remarks, Dr. Ahmet Şenyaz, Project Coordinator, presented an overview of the project’s current progress, completed activities, and the work planned for the upcoming implementation period.

Participants evaluated the progress made toward the project’s objectives and discussed the activities to be carried out in the next phases. The meeting also provided an opportunity to review the roles and responsibilities of each project partner and to exchange views on ensuring effective coordination throughout the implementation process.

The coordination meeting served as an important platform for strengthening cooperation among project partners, sharing knowledge and experience, evaluating ongoing activities, and refining the project’s roadmap for the coming period.

Six Organizations from Four Countries Working Together

The project brings together six organizations from Türkiye, Italy, Spain, and North Macedonia with the shared objective of integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) into vocational education and training systems to combat land degradation, enhance technical capacity, and promote green skills.

In addition to strengthening knowledge and practical capacity related to Nature-Based Solutions, the project aims to encourage the wider adoption of sustainable land management approaches. Bringing together expertise and practical experience from different countries will facilitate the exchange of best practices and support the development of innovative approaches for vocational education.

Throughout the project, the planned activities are expected to contribute to preventing land degradation, restoring degraded ecosystems, and promoting the wider implementation of Nature-Based Solutions for sustainable ecosystem management.

Participation in the 1st International Conference on Land Degradation and Restoration

Alongside the coordination meeting, the project consortium participated in the 1st International Conference on Land Degradation and Restoration, held at the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Valencia.

During the conference, the objectives, activities, and expected outcomes of the Erasmus+ project coordinated by the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion were introduced to an international audience. Project partners also presented a series of best practice examples demonstrating the application of Nature-Based Solutions.

These presentations highlighted the role of Nature-Based Solutions in combating land degradation, showcased their practical applications across different environmental contexts, and emphasized their contribution to sustainable land management. The conference also provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate the knowledge and experience generated within the project while fostering international exchange among researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from different countries.

The successful organization of the second in-person coordination meeting in Valencia, together with the project’s participation in the international conference, marked another significant milestone in increasing the project’s visibility, strengthening cooperation among project partners, and promoting Nature-Based Solutions through vocational education and training.

Date: 28 July 2026

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