rethink and reconnect to what sustainability actually means
& open up spaces for collective action
naau was founded by Nathalie Aubourg in 2014. Nathalie is a communications designer & facilitator of co-creation journeys.
Bridging worlds. Empowering change.
About Nathalie:
Nathalie moves fluidly between disciplines, cultures and communities. With roots in communications design and years of experience in branding, visual storytelling and sustainability communication, she brings a designer’s clarity to complex challenges.
Over the past decade, she has reinvented her role—expanding from design practitioner to facilitator of participatory processes dedicated to dialogue, community resilience and climate action.
Her practice is guided by curiosity, empathy and an unshakeable belief in collective intelligence: “Keep your eyes, mind and heart wide open. We need all hands on deck for a just ecological, social and economic transition.”
Fluent in English, German and French and shaped by multicultural environments, she creates spaces where diverse perspectives are heard, valued and transformed into meaningful action.
Services
Communications
Whether shaping a visual identity, crafting a learning experience, or developing communication for climate solutions, naau works at the intersection of design, sustainability, and culture.
With over 20 years of experience collaborating with NGOs, SMEs, public institutions, and international organisations, Nathalie, the founder of naau, creates communication that is purposeful and clear. Her brand identities, visual systems, exhibitions, campaigns, and citizen-participation materials are known for their playful yet minimal aesthetic.
naau’s design philosophy
Clarity as impact: Transforming complex ideas into accessible, engaging visuals.
Storytelling that empowers: Amplifying the visibility of climate and community initiatives.
Sustainable communication: Transparent, authentic, and rooted in regenerative futures.
Learning Experience Design
As a facilitator, Nathalie focuses on creating spaces for collaboration, imagination, and meaningful action. She designs and leads participatory processes that bring together citizens, experts, policymakers, and organisations to co-create solutions that strengthen climate action, biodiversity, and community resilience.
Her facilitation approach is grounded in:
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Futures Thinking and scenario exploration (e.g. as a Futures Literacy Lab)
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Movement and embodiment to deepen presence and group engagement
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Co-creation and bottom-up innovation
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Climate education tools such as La Fresque du Climat (Climate Fresk), La Fresque des Nouveaux Récits (New Narratives Collage) and La Fresque Océane (Ocean Collage)
Selected achievements include:
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Implementing Climathons in rural areas and schools, enabling local climate action through community-oriented processes for municipalities and regions (including collaborations with regional managers, e.g., KLAR! regions).
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Co-founding a rural coworking space, establishing a hub for entrepreneurship and local collaboration.
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Supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives such as Klimaschutzakademie, #StopGreenBrainwashing, and projects at the intersection of communication, climate awareness, and system change.
Nathalie facilitates with warmth and structure—creating environments in which people feel safe to share, imagine, and act, even when navigating complex or emotionally charged topics.
Cross-Border Co-Creation for Climate Action
naau collaborates with international partners to design participatory formats that empower communities across regions to co-create practical climate solutions. Nathalie’s role focusses on process design, facilitation, and developing communication materials that support shared understanding and collective momentum.
Empowering Young Changemakers to Create Future-Focused Solutions for a Thriving Economy within Planetary Boundaries
March 18 – April 15 2025 (online)
Demo Day: May 17 2025 (Berlin, DE)
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How are climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequity interconnected? How can imagination and creativity be understood and used strategically? How can businesses be part of a safe and just economy thriving within ecological and social boundaries? How can we ensure to make the diversity of voices heard and drive equitable change?
This first cohort is designed for young changemakers (age 18-29) in Germany, Austria, and Estonia. The participants get acquainted with tools and skills based on cutting-edge approaches to design entrepreneurial solutions that answer these critical questions.
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The Erasmus+ project “Youth Climate Innovation Bootcamp” is an international cooperation between Via Austroboreal e.V., 2811 Social Enterprise UG, MTÜ Noortevahetuse Arengu Ühing ESTYES and naau e.U.
Empowering Local Leaders to Organize Climathons, Strengthening Community Resilience and Fostering Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation
March – October 2025 (online and in person in Czech Republic, Turkey and Austria)
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How can we effectively address local challenges arising from climate change? What role does citizen participation play, and how can it be fostered for long-term, sustainable impact? How do Climathons contribute to this process?
This first cohort is designed for local enablers—including volunteers, associations, local and regional project managers, and interested individuals—in the Czech Republic, Austria, and Turkey. Participants receive a hands-on training including a structured framework and practical tools to organize their very own first Climathon in their community. Together, we explore potential entry points and adapt the concept to local needs through collaborative discussions, coaching sessions, and a buddy system for peer support.
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The Erasmus+ project “Enable The Enabler” Training is an international cooperation between ZO CSOP VERONICA, FUTURE BASE WEIN/4, and ORIGINN OFIS HIZMETLERI VE ISLETMECILIGI LTD STI.
Water Connects People
Empowering youth leaders in Ireland and Austria to drive water-centered climate action
Mai and Sept/Oct 2026 (in-person training in Austria and conference in Ireland)
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How can we reconnect young people with water as a vital source of wellbeing, resilience, and climate awareness? What role can youth workers play in fostering this connection? And how can practical, nature-based experiences help young people engage meaningfully with climate action?
This first WCP cohort brings together youth workers and youth leaders from Austria and Ireland for an immersive learning journey. Participants receive a hands-on training based on the WiseWater Academy methodology, exploring the stories and roles of water in our local and global systems. Together, we translate these insights into practice through multisensory activities, movement, and nature connection, and adapt them to the realities of youth work in each country.
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The training is co-created and hosted by WiseWater Academy (Ireland), naau e.U. (Austria) and Foróige – The National Youth Development Organisation (Ireland), and funded by Erasmus+.
Driven by purpose. Connected to the ocean.
Nathalie’s long-term vision is to dedicate more of her work to ocean-related projects and the regeneration of this vital ecosystem. Her practice is a continuous exploration of how collective action, narrative shifts and design can contribute to repairing our relationship with the living world. “As my practice expands internationally, I am thrilled to collaborate with WiseWater Academy and Foróige on the Water Connects People project—an initiative that aligns closely with my mission and values.”
This is a temporary web presence. If you would like to get in touch with Nathalie, please use LinkedIn or send a mail to design[]naau.at