This
conference launches the KEP 2018 theme of Innovating cities with nature and
Nature-based solutions, with more events to follow later.
The aim is
to look into innovative solutions which help implementing the Nature Directives
when addressing pressing urban and regional challenges like flood protection,
wellbeing and health, and the protection of our natural capital.
The
European Commission aims to gather information on the regions' research and
innovation (R&I) needs and on obstacles which may be hindering them from
investing in nature-based solutions.
High-level
speakers will come together, ranging from policy specialists of the European
Commission and CoR members to hands-on best practice from Europe's regions.
This
thematic seminar on Public Sector Innovation aims to raise awareness and foster
exchange of information and best practice between the European Commission and
the EU regions as well as among the regions themselves.
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The
Knowledge Exchange
Platform (KEP) is a concept jointly developed by the European
Committee of the Regions and DG Research and Innovation of the European
Commission. It is aimed at presenting new R&I solutions, innovative products
and best practices in response to societal challenges facing the regions and
cities of Europe.
In 2018, the KEP will address the themes of Innovating cities with
nature & Nature-based solutions and Cultural heritage.