Malta

Integrating Nature-Based Solutions into Nature-Positive Business Models for Improved Biodiversity, Climate Resilience, and Well-being

What is the Hub about?

The Malta Demonstration Hub explores how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and community well-being across urban and rural areas, while supporting businesses in shifting toward nature-positive models.

Nature-based solutions in urban environment
Malta landscape

Why does this matter?

With limited natural space and growing climate stress, Malta needs stronger evidence on effective NBS. This pilot links research to real-world action to support ecosystems, well-being, and a resilient green economy.

What will the hub do?

The Hub will engage island communities, policymakers, and experts to co-develop knowledge on biodiversity, cultural heritage, and ecosystem services. It will map and model land and seascape changes, use machine-learning tools to identify environmental drivers, explore future scenarios using data analytics, and build long-term local capacity through training, participatory processes, and cross-sector collaboration.

Community engagement

Expected outcomes of Hub

Deliver findings on NBS impacts. Identify R&I opportunities and build stronger links between sectors for long-term capacity-building and nature-positive transformation.

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