On 2–3 October 2025, the GreenScape CE partners met in the vibrant city of Szeged, Hungary, for the project’s sixth Partner Meeting – an important milestone as the consortium enters its final implementation phase to advance nature-based solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure (GI) across Central Europe.
Hosted by the City of Szeged in collaboration with REGEA, the two-day meeting brought together all partners for technical coordination, communication planning, and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the project’s commitment to building more resilient, climate-proof cities.
Day 1 – Strategic Exchanges and Project Coordination
The first day focused on technical and strategic updates from all work packages. Partners discussed the finalisation of the Technical Handbook for NBS/GI Implementation and the Financing Handbook for Public Project Developers led by ETIFOR, as well as upcoming replication activities and policy actions under WP3.
ALDA+, as Communication Manager, presented the updated project visibility plan and shared the communication strategy for the upcoming Final Conference, to be held in Brussels (Belgium) in February 2026.
Day 2 – Communication, Reflection, and Field Experience
The second day centred on communication, evaluation, and field learning. ALDA+ provided an overview of social-media growth, website engagement, and the next dissemination milestones, while partners reviewed progress on deliverables and coordination mechanisms for the final semester.
Participants later joined a guided site visit across Szeged’s city centre to observe how local initiatives are integrating green infrastructure into urban development – from green roofs to community-led public-space projects that support climate resilience.
Next Steps
As the project approaches its final stages, the Szeged Partner Meeting served as a platform to consolidate results, strengthen cooperation, and prepare for the transition from pilot implementation to policy-level impact.
A heartfelt thank-you to our hosts, City of Szeged and REGEA, for their hospitality and excellent organisation of this successful meeting.
Stay tuned for more insights, photos, and success stories from the GreenScape CE partners as we continue turning grey into green across Central Europe!