ONGOING EXPLORATIONS
COGITO explores the various and potentially conflicting visions of just urban transitions held by actors in the Brussels Capital Region. If focuses on limiting the impacts of climate change and reducing environmental harms while also bridging social inequality.
CoolSchools aims to analyze the multiple co-benefits of implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation in school environments as drivers of transformation at larger urban scales with the focus on the needs and views of children and youth.
In an urbanized world, GreeNexUS addresses health threats by reimagining cities with green spaces, promoting safety, accessibility, and well-being, combating environmental challenges for a harmonious, equitable, and resilient future.
ACCOMPLISHED JOURNEYS
CO-NATURE investigated the potential of incorporating cultural and regulating ecosystem services and nature-based solutions (NbS) urban design into development plans for Brussels. It developed scenarios to inform policies guiding nature-based urban design.