On 5 February 2026, the GreenScape CE Final Conference will take place in Brussels, marking the conclusion of 30 months of transnational cooperation under the Interreg Central Europe Programme. The event will bring together representatives of European institutions, city administrations, regional agencies, research organisations and civil society to reflect on how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Green Infrastructure (GI) can support more resilient, inclusive and climate-ready cities across Central Europe.
Hosted at the Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce, the conference represents a key moment to capitalise on the results of the GreenScape CE project and to connect local innovation with wider European policy discussions.
Supporting climate-proof urban transformation
Throughout its implementation, GreenScape CE has supported cities and regions in integrating NbS and green infrastructure into urban governance, planning and investment frameworks. The project focused on bridging the gap between climate adaptation strategies and practical implementation, promoting nature-based approaches as effective responses to challenges such as urban heat stress, climate risks, public space regeneration and complex governance environments.
As part of this effort, pilot actions were implemented in five Central European cities, testing innovative solutions and participatory approaches tailored to local contexts. These pilots demonstrated how NbS can deliver multiple benefits — environmental, social and economic — when embedded into decision-making processes and supported by appropriate governance tools.
Practical tools for cities and public authorities
Beyond local experimentation, GreenScape CE has developed a comprehensive set of strategic and technical tools to support replication and long-term uptake. These include:
- a Visual Mapping Platform presenting the pilot actions and their impacts;
- technical and tendering guidelines for implementing NbS and green infrastructure;
- a financing handbook designed for public project developers;
- citizen-oriented awareness and co-creation tools to strengthen participation and ownership.
The Final Conference will showcase these outputs, offering participants an overview of the project’s concrete results and the lessons learned from transnational cooperation.
A programme focused on impact and scalability
The conference programme will open with a high-level plenary session, featuring contributions from the project’s Lead Partner REGEA, the Interreg Central Europe Joint Secretariat, representatives of EU institutions and pilot cities.
Participants will then be invited to explore the project’s achievements through a virtual tour of the pilot cities, using the Visual Mapping Platform as an interactive storytelling and learning tool.
Thematic exchanges will follow, focusing on how Nature-based Solutions contribute to:
- public health and wellbeing,
- green skills and capacity building,
- effective and inclusive governance,
- innovative financing approaches,
- citizen engagement and co-creation.
A central moment of the event will be the Forward Dialogue Roundtable, entitled “From Pilots to Policy: Scaling Nature-Based Urban Transformation in Central Europe”. This discussion will bring together cities, European networks and EU-level stakeholders to explore future policy pathways, replication opportunities and the role of NbS in shaping Europe’s urban transition.
Looking beyond the project lifecycle
The conference will conclude with the presentation of the GreenScape CE legacy, outlining next steps for sustaining and scaling the project’s results beyond its formal end. In line with the Interreg Central Europe Programme’s core principle that “Cooperation is Central”, the event will emphasise the importance of continued collaboration to address shared urban and climate challenges.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2026
- Time: 09:00–14:00 (including a networking lunch)
- Venue: Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce, Rue de la Loi 26, Brussels
- Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Participants are invited to register. The agenda is here and registration details are available on the project website here.