UPSURGE’s main objective is to build the EU Regenerative Urban Lighthouse as a reference framework offering guided support on how tested and verified NBS can be strategically implemented to significantly improve the multitude of problems faced by cities.
The Lighthouse will be a knowledge and practice-based European framework created on real-life tested NBS practices implemented by different innovative EU cities, research institutions and companies. As the knowledge core of the Lighthouse, the Urban Regenerative Development.
Latest news
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UPSURGE Featured on Polsat News!
On September 15, 2025, the UPSURGE project was featured on Polsat News. Four bus stops in Katowice have been transformed into mini-gardens, planted with greenery and equipped with sensors monitoring air quality, temperature, and noise levels. The project aims to bring biodiversity to urban spaces, improve air quality and residents’ well-being, and combat climate change.…
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UPSURGE project visit in Prato, Italy
As part of the UPSURGE project, we had the pleasure of visiting Prato, the second-largest city in Tuscany, Italy, together with partners and colleagues from the Municipality of Prato. Over two engaging days, we explored the city’s growing portfolio of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and learned how green infrastructure is being used to create a more…
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Powering Sustainability in Belfast: Clover Energy Systems Supports UPSURGE Project
Clover Energy Systems has recently installed a 3.6kWp Off-Grid Solar PV System, supporting the exciting demonstration site at Lower Botanic Gardens.This initiative was delivered in partnership with Belfast City Council as part of the Horizon 2020 UPSURGE Project, a European Union-funded programme focused on implementing nature-based solutions to address urban climate challenges. The solar installation…