The Unusual Suspects – Missing and Marginalized Actors in Nature-Based Solutions

Nature can contribute to solving societal problems with solutions for social cohesion, biodiversity, or viable business models. But how can we get everyone to the table and think about how we can create nature-based solutions together and for everyone? To make nature-based solutions inclusive, we need you!

Join us if you work with or for actors that are...

… usually missing in these discussions: 

• Educational institutions: universities, museums, schools, kindergartens
• Health institutions: hospitals, retirement homes, facilities for people with disabilities
• Religious institutions: e.g., churches, mosques, synagogues (different religions), graveyards, other spiritual organizations
• Financial institutions: Insurance providers, banks, pension funds

… usually are marginalized by other actors and not heard:

• Youth/Elders
• Low-income residents
• Unhoused individuals
• Migrant communities 
• Individuals with disabilities 

… or overarching groups that have the power to enable exchange: Urban Planners, researchers, municipalities, etc. 
 

You’re not on this list but want to join? You’re very welcome!

Preliminary outline

Would you like to discuss and/or share you NBS project? Please contact Katrin Merfeld, k.merfeld@uu.nl.

Engage with us for a discussion on eye-level on how nature-based solutions can create value for you! 

Please note that the presentations will be in English, but discussion groups can be in Dutch.