Title: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions supporting in-setting business models for climate change adaptation
Date: April 29, 2025
Lead Working Group: Greece
Moderator: Ms Daphne Kitsou, Interbalkan Environment Center (i-BEC), Greece
Working Group speakers:
- Mr George Papapostolou, reframe.food, Greece (CARBONICA’s Project Manager)
Invited Diaspora expert speaker: Nikos Vellis, Proba, Netherlands (Industry)
MAP Representatives invited speakers:
- Mr Christos Stamatis, Stevia Hellas Coop CEO, Greece (Agriculture/Civil Society)
- Dr Michalis Omirou, Agricultural Research Institute, Cyprus (Policy)
- Aleksandra Martinovska, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia (Academia)
Key outcomes
- NBS, including regenerative agriculture and agroforestry, were recognized as essential tools for building climate-resilient agricultural systems and supporting carbon in-setting business models.
- In-setting models were identified as a way for companies to meet sustainability targets by implementing climate-positive actions within their own value chains, providing both environmental and business value.
- There is a need to create synergies between academic research and business practices and the need to create scientifically sound methodologies for emissions monitoring and baseline setting.
- There is a need for a farmer centric design alongside with farmer incentives, training and technical support to ensure adoption and compliance with carbon farming practices.
- Improved manure management was identified as a low-cost, high-impact NBS for reducing agricultural emissions and enhancing soil health.
- Cross-sector collaboration across the value chain—including researchers, policymakers, businesses, and farmers is essential to scale up climate-smart practices effectively.
Title: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions supporting in-setting business models for climate change adaptation
Date: April 29, 2025
Lead Working Group: Greece
Moderator: Ms Daphne Kitsou, Interbalkan Environment Center (i-BEC), Greece
Working Group speakers:
- Mr George Papapostolou, reframe.food, Greece (CARBONICA’s Project Manager)
Invited Diaspora expert speaker: Nikos Vellis, Proba, Netherlands (Industry)
MAP Representatives invited speakers:
- Mr Christos Stamatis, Stevia Hellas Coop CEO, Greece (Agriculture/Civil Society)
- Dr Michalis Omirou, Agricultural Research Institute, Cyprus (Policy)
- Aleksandra Martinovska, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia (Academia)
Key outcomes
- NBS, including regenerative agriculture and agroforestry, were recognized as essential tools for building climate-resilient agricultural systems and supporting carbon in-setting business models.
- In-setting models were identified as a way for companies to meet sustainability targets by implementing climate-positive actions within their own value chains, providing both environmental and business value.
- There is a need to create synergies between academic research and business practices and the need to create scientifically sound methodologies for emissions monitoring and baseline setting.
- There is a need for a farmer centric design alongside with farmer incentives, training and technical support to ensure adoption and compliance with carbon farming practices.
- Improved manure management was identified as a low-cost, high-impact NBS for reducing agricultural emissions and enhancing soil health.
- Cross-sector collaboration across the value chain—including researchers, policymakers, businesses, and farmers is essential to scale up climate-smart practices effectively.
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