BRUSSELS, March 2026
LandShift is proud to announce the launch of its Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Library, an open-access digital repository of implemented European nature-based solutions designed to support regional land-use strategy development. Sixteen months into the project, this milestone marks an important step in translating LandShift’s analytical work into practical, deployable action.
This critical task has been undertaken by a dedicated team from the LandShift partner, Metabolic Institute, working at the intersection of academic research and real-world experimentation.
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN POLICY AMBITION AND PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Europe’s climate neutrality and biodiversity restoration goals require more than strategic frameworks. Delivering them depends on the availability of tested, scalable solutions that can be adapted to diverse regional contexts. Such a solution can be the Nature-based solutions, as defined by the European Commission, which provide a pathway to address multiple challenges simultaneously, including carbon sequestration, biodiversity recovery, sustainable food systems, and ecosystem resilience. However, their application remains fragmented due to limitations in evidence, transferability, and contextual adaptation. The LandShift NbS Library addresses this gap by offering structured, accessible, and evidence-based examples of implemented solutions that can inform regional decision-making.
A PRACTICAL TOOL FOR DECISION-MAKERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The NbS Library is an interactive platform built on the systematic identification and curation of implemented NbS cases across Europe. Each case is categorised by ecosystem type, land-use challenge, and solution approach, enabling users to explore and compare options tailored to their specific needs.
As Antoine Coudard, Bioeconomy Lead at Metabolic Institute, explains:
“The Nature-Based Solutions Library is designed as a practical resource for the five LandShift Living Spaces as they develop their future territorial land-use strategies. It supports the translation of analytical insights into actionable options by providing concrete examples that can be adapted and implemented locally.”
The platform has been developed in close collaboration with representatives from the project’s Living Spaces, ensuring alignment including land degradation, biodiversity loss, and urbanisation dynamics.
WHAT MAKES LANDSHIFT LIBRARY UNIQUE
While several NbS databases already exist, the LandShift NbS Library stands out through:
- A focus on implemented solutions, rather than conceptual approaches or early-stage pilots
- Strong European relevance, ensuring alignment with EU policies and regional planning needs
- Structured curation, enabling targeted exploration by ecosystem, challenge, and solution type
Looking ahead, the platform will further integrate the principles of the New European Bauhaus, strengthening the connection between environmental performance, social inclusion, and aesthetic quality in land-use planning.
DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD USE AND LONG-TERM IMPACT
The NbS Library is designed as a user-friendly and evolving tool, supporting a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- Regional and local authorities
- Land-use planners and policymakers
- Researchers and practitioners
- NGOs and community organisations
By providing curated, real-world examples, the platform supports evidence-based decision-making, reduces reliance on fragmented sources, and facilitates more effective stakeholder discussions.
The LandShift Nature-Based Solutions Library is now publicly available here
MORE ABOUT LANDSHIFT
The alarming decline in net removals within the LULUCF (Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry) sector presents a significant challenge to advancing climate mitigation efforts. However, the sector offers considerable untapped potential for driving climate action through integrated strategies. By harnessing the diverse dimensions of land use and management, co-created solutions can be developed to enhance carbon sequestration and strengthen ecosystem resilience.
To address these challenges, LandShift introduces a comprehensive framework aimed at supporting the co-development of regional strategic roadmaps that effectively balance socio-economic and environmental objectives. Through a synergistic and cohesive approach, LandShift aligns with all relevant European Union key policies, such as the European Green Deal and New European Bauhaus (NEB), working to achieve climate neutrality and assist in the EU’s goal of removing 310 million tons of CO2 by 2030 through land-based actions and community collaboration.
PRESS CONTACT
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Nikolaos Sotiriou
Dissemination & Communication Manager,
White Research