eNaBlS
Description
Our Mission: Set the basis of networking and collaboration to promote transdisciplinary dialogue and further embed and unfold NBS concepts and approaches within universities and vocational schools, the professional sphere and society at large.
Our Objective:
- Embed NBS concepts and approaches – pathways for biodiversity preservation and climate resilience – in universities, vocational schools, among professionals and society
- Develop and upscale more relational and applied forms of teaching, learning and capacity building
- Promote a Whole Institution Approach – universities become their own Living Labs
- Ensure and promote human health and well-being, social equity and employment opportunities
Our Approach: Establish Living Labs in 7 countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Lithuania, Greece, the Czech Republic) to act as multi-actor platforms that foster transdisciplinary dialogue and engage all levels of society to address biodiversity loss in a holistic way and assist a just transition:
- ‘Greening’ the economy in a fair and inclusive way
- Creating meaningful work opportunities
- Leaving no one behind
More about eNaBlS at https://enabls.eu/about-overview/
Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Basic information
Coordinator
- University of Hohenheim, Germany: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/english
- Center for Biodiversity and Integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa): https://kombiota.uni-hohenheim.de/home
Partners
- Wageningen University, Netherlands: http://www.wageningenur.nl/nl.htm
- Ita-Suomen Yliopisto, Finland: http://www.uef.fi/
- Universitaet Fuer Bodenkultur Wien, Austria: http://www.boku.ac.at/
- Vytauto Didziojo Universitetas, Lithuania: http://www.vdu.lt/
- Association For European Life Sciences Universities, Belgium: https://www.ica-europe.info/
- 3s Unternehmensberatung Gmbh, Austria: https://3s.co.at/en/
- Ethniko Kentro Erevnas Kai Technologikis Anaptyxis, Greece: https://www.certh.gr/
- Focus Strategic Thinking Consultants P.C., Greece: https://www.focus-stc.gr/
- Bioeast Hub Cr, Z. U., Czechia: https://www.bio-hub.cz/en/
- Kainotomes Anaptyxiakes Draseis Ekpaideftikes Kai Symvouleftikes Ypiresies Kentro Dia Viou Mathisis Etairia Periorismenis Efthynis, Greece
Programme
Horizon Europe (programme-horizon-europe)
Project Acronym
Target groups
college students, education authorities, general public, policy makers, researchers, teachers, university students, university lecturers, vocational school students
Topic
Ecology, Environmental sciences, Education
Start year
2024
End year
2026
Contact person
- Project Coordinator: Ann-Catrin Fender, anncatrin.fender@uni-hohenheim.de
- Scientific Project Coordinator & Research Data Manager: Sabiha Gökçen Zwack, sg.zwack@uni-hohenheim.de
eNaBlS explores how biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can be integrated into higher education and vocational training. The project investigates methods for transdisciplinary collaboration, applying the Whole Institution Approach to transform universities into Living Labs where sustainability principles are embedded in teaching, learning, and institutional culture.
Researchers can explore eNaBlS through the following key research themes:
- Current Positioning and Analysis of Biodiversity & NBS
- Living Labs Design and Implementation
- Curriculum Innovation and Capacity Building
- Multi-Actor Collaboration and Networking
- Policy Insights and Strategic Planning
Papers
eNaBlS provides teaching and learning materials designed to integrate biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into higher education and vocational training. These resources are built from research insights, Living Labs, and transdisciplinary collaboration, helping educators engage students in applied, systems-oriented learning.
Teachers can explore eNaBlS through the following key themes & resources:
- Practical Living Lab Guides
- Curriculum Modules on Biodiversity and NBS
- Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Student Engagement