SONATA
Monitoring of nature infrastructure – Skill acquisition for Nature-based Solutions

SONATA will use existing expertise in ecology and high precision agriculture (PA) at BioSense Institute (BIOS) while drawing upon knowledge and skill transfer in RS and NbS from international partner institutions (VITO, NINA, FIHAC and UNIOVI) to place BIOS as a regional leader in the development and execution of impactful data-driven service for cost-effective land use management.

SONATA’s approach to NbS

The project focuses on implementing NbS tailored to the habitats surrounding farmers’ lands in Vojvodina (Serbia). Key steps include:

  1. Habitat Mapping (EUNIS): Developing a detailed habitat map to understand the ecological landscape and its potential for NbS.
  2. Assessing Ecosystem Services: Linking ecosystem condition indicators to the capacity for food production, pollination, and carbon storage.
  3. Scenario Analysis and Optimization: Developing a spatial tool through participatory processes within a Living Lab context to optimize ecosystem services tailored to farmers’ priorities
  4. Field Experiments: On-site studies, such as pollination experiments, will provide data to refine NbS models and validate yield estimates.
  5. Living Lab and NbS: Assess community readiness and acceptance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) by actively engaging local stakeholders through co-creation processes, fostering shared understanding of ecosystem services, and aligning NbS options with local needs, values, and land-use practices.

Knowledge Transfer An essential element of the SONATA project is transferring knowledge and skills between partners. By embedding NbS practices into local contexts, we aim to ensure that Serbian stakeholders can sustainably manage natural resources while fostering collaborative solutions for environmental challenges.