First In-Person Meeting of the NbS4LD Project Held in Istanbul

First in-person meeting of the partners in Erasmus+ project
 
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, co-financed by the EU, in the implementation of the project “Enhancing Technical and Vocational Skills for Implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to Combat Land Degradation – NbS4LD”, the first face-to-face meeting of the 6 project partners from 4 European countries was held in Istanbul on 10^th and 11^th February 2026 in the premises of Orhantepe R&D and Training Center of the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works:
– General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion, Türkiye
– Ankara Intercultural Research Association, Türkiye
– Fondazione European Research Institute ETS, Italy
– Kastamonu University, Türkiye
– Mixtura Ambiental, Spain
– Regional Forestry and Rural Development Centre – REFORD, North Macedonia

The project has set several objectives:
-prevention of land degradation by applying nature-based solutions (NbS)
-integration of green skills into the vocational education system
-ensuring a sustainable model of vocational education by improving the capacities of lecturers and technical staff
-preparation of innovative educational materials and digital tools
-strengthening international cooperation
-sharing the vocational education system for practices in the field of NbS

During the two-day work, the partners were introduced in more detail to the scope of work of the partner organizations, their experience in various fields, as well as the potential for synergy in their actions on issues of interest in the above-mentioned goals of the action.
During the work sessions, a detailed plan for the implementation of the project activities was developed, and the foundations for smooth communication for the duration of the project were laid, both among the partners and towards the wider public.
The first thematic interactive meeting of the partners is expected in March to define the thematic concepts of the Nature Based Solutions, with a focus on land degradation of terrestrial ecosystems as the primary interest of this project.

Date: 13 February, 2026

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