The URWAN enabler pack

Unlock the power of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Green Blue Infrastructure for resilient Mediterranean cities

The URWAN Enabler Pack provides Tools and Resources for Urban NbS and GBI to enhance Climate Resilience and Water Security in Mediterranean Cities

Build Capacity and Raise Awareness

The URWAN Training Programme equips Mediterranean municipalities with practical knowledge, case studies, and tools—through three short modules—to overcome barriers and successfully implement water-wise urban NbS for climate adaptation.

Select the right NbS

The URWAN NbS Catalogue presents examples of water-smart and water-intensive urban NbS that help cities address climate change while supporting biodiversity, improving water and air quality, and creating attractive, community-friendly spaces.

Co-design for community support

The Start Park Guidelines provide a replicable model for communities to co-design urban NbS that strengthen climate resilience, promote sustainable water management, and create inclusive green spaces for learning, nature, and community life.

Ensure all critical elements for a successful NbS

The URWAN Checklist is a practical job aid tool that ensures all critical elements for a successful NbS are considered during planning, design and implementation, ensuring interventions are credible, effective, and aligned with Global Standards.

The URWAN training programme

The URWAN training programme equips medium-sized municipalities with the knowledge and tools to plan and implement urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS), with a focus on water management challenges such as droughts and floods. Real-world case studies illustrate how NbS are applied across different locations and contexts.

The URWAN NbS Catalog

The URWAN NbS catalogue provides a detailed overview of innovative and replicable solutions that enhance water resilience, promote urban biodiversity, and improve the quality of life in cities and towns.

Nature-based-Solution Catalogue by URWAN

The Start Park guidelines

The Start Park guidelines support communities in co-designing Green-Blue Infrastructure (GBI) to help cities mitigate and adapt to extreme climate events. They offer a replicable approach for creating green spaces that build climate resilience while empowering citizens, households, and local communities.

The URWAN Checklist

The main purpose of the URWAN Checklist is to help practitioners address all the key elements needed to make Nature-based Solutions (NbS)—such as green-blue infrastructure (GBI) and other ecosystem-based approaches—credible, effective, and truly beneficial for both nature and people.

The checklist is aligned with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Global Standard for NbS, ensuring that solutions address challenges like climate change and water security in a meaningful and measurable way, rather than only in name.