This report on practical, research and innovation needs was prepared in the
context of NetworkNature Work Package 3. The aim was to compile an
evidence base for Nature-based Solutions (NBS), to be used to support the
uptake and proliferation of NBS in planning, strengthening the practical
application and contributing to realizing sustainable communities. The task
tackled by this report on the collection of needs for NBS knowledge (T3.3) will
determine R&I, policy and practitioners knowledge and knowledge-
implementation needs which will be used towards the re-development of the
EU Roadmap on Research and Innovation for NBS (MS5.1 and D5.1). The
process for the development of this roadmap is summarised in figure 1 below,
and this report presents the main results from the three highlighted activities
(namely desk study, survey and dialogue on knowledge gaps
