Header - Acronym and Title

icon priority
2 - Green and resilient shared environment
SO 2.1 - Climate change adaptation

AcquaGuard

Nature based solutions for flood prevention

Information - Card

Information

Start date
01/02/2024
End date
30/11/2026
Total budget
2.213.505,00
Partnership
IT - 3
HR - 3
Project typology:
Standard project

Project specific objectives - Card

Project specific objectives

  • The project will contribute to the promotion of climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, resilience, taking into account ecosystem-based approaches. 
  • The AcquaGuard project aims to address these problems and support two regions, one in Croatia and one in Italy, in establishing and developing a systematic approach to dealing primarily with floods and the damage they cause.
  • To support local governance in first steps of NBS implementation for flood prevention, ones related to risk assessment and initial solutions catalogues.

Project main outputs - Card

Project main outputs

  • •    Capacity building on Climate change risks and NBS for pilot regions
  • •    Piloting of the co-creation approach and Decision Support Matrix Tool  for development of NBS for flood prevention
  • •    Co-creation model and Decision Support Matrix Tool for development of NBS for flood prevention
  • •    Strategies for Prioritization of risk mitigation NBS measures in pilot regions
  • •    Capacity building for Decision Support Matrix Tool and Strategy for Prioritization in pilot regions
  • •    Organization of joint cross-border public events
  • •    Capacity building on Climate change impacts for other regions and replicators

About section

About project

AcquaGuard addresses the urgent need for effective climate change adaptation and resilience strategies, especially in regions vulnerable to flooding in Croatia and Italy. It aims to develop a systemic approach to combat flooding and its impacts by leveraging nature-based solutions and strategic planning. Through cross-border cooperation, the project will assess climate risks, prioritize mitigation actions, and build capacity among local governments. By integrating nature-based solutions and strategic planning, AcquaGuard seeks to provide long-term resilience and sustainable flood management while promoting biodiversity and climate mitigation.

ItItacro2127PortletLeaderpartnerCard

Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Public Institution Regional Development Agency of Karlovac County
ALL PARTNERS

Search Card

News & Events

  • 04/06/2026

    AcquaGuard presented at webinar on Nature-based Solutions and climate adaptation

    The webinar focused on Nature-based Solutions for flood prevention and climate adaptation in urban and peri-urban areas. After the project introduction by the Lead Partner, Ivan Buljan from REGEA presented strategies for prioritising the most suitable NbS measures.

    Read more
  • 27/05/2026

    AcquaGuard at Youth4Sea in Ancona: contributing to the future of Italy-Croatia cooperation

    Youth4Sea brought together young people, project beneficiaries and institutional representatives to discuss youth engagement and the future of Italy-Croatia cooperation. Fabio Favilli from CMCC contributed to the “Young Voices” session, presenting the project experience and its participatory approach.

    Read more
  • 13/05/2026

    AcquaGuard Stakeholder Event in Venice: working together towards more climate-resilient communities

    Experts, stakeholders and institutional representatives from Italy and Croatia exchanged knowledge on Nature-based Solutions, flood prevention and climate resilience. Through interactive discussions and a World Café workshop, participants contributed to the development of Knowledge Capsules.

    Read more
  • 15/04/2026
    Start date:
    11 May 2026
    End date:
    11 May 2026

    4° Stakeholder Engagement Meeting

    Read more
  • NEWS
    16/03/2026

    11th Project Team Meeting: Evaluating Progress and Planning Next Steps for Implementation

    The meeting focused on the progress of activities within Period 5, with particular emphasis on the development of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for flood prevention, alignment of key deliverables, and preparation of upcoming outputs. Discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring consistency across feasibility studies, project documentation, and strategic integration of NbS into planning frameworks.

    Read more
ALL NEWS & EVENTS