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Index of Biodiversity Potential (IBP): a practical tool for forest managers
The Index of Biodiversity Potential (IBP), designed to integrate ordinary taxonomic biodiversity into routine forest management. A composite indicator that influence the ability of forest stands to support various species
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UNEP’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (2021): Insuring the climate transition: The final report of UN PSI’s TCFD pilot project
The insurance industry is one of the largest global industries with more than USD 6 trillion in world premium volume and USD 36 trillion in assets under management. As such, insurers hold a significant portion of global economic assets and liabilities on their balance sheets. As risk managers,
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VÍZGAZDÁLKODÁS: Természetes vízmegtartó megoldások a települési klímaalkalmazkodásban
A 2018 és 2021 között megvalósult LIFE-MICACC projekt célja az önkormányzatok integráló és koordináló szerepének megerősítése az éghajlatváltozáshoz való alkalmazkodás érdekében, az alábbiakban közzétett tudásanyagok a projekt keretén belül készültek. Az anyagok első csoportja az önkormányzatoknak
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Climate crisis, cities, and health
More than ever, the climate crisis is becoming a health crisis. An estimated 5 million people globally die each year because of suboptimal temperatures,1 with a large proportion of heat-related mortality (37%) attributable to human-induced climate change.2 Cities have an important role in climate
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Keys for Forest Types Classification Schemes to support the reporting of Support Sustainable Forest Management Indicators in Various Contexts
For biodiversity monitoring, GO-SURF has emphasized the need for standardization efforts, even through simple solutions such as transition tables.
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Mapping environmental risks and socio-economic benefits of planned transport infrastructure: a global picture
This technical report investigates the benefits of planned road and rail transport infrastructure projects for society and the economy, as well as the consequences for biodiversity and ecosystem services. To date, impacts of infrastructure development on ecosystem services have not been widely
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Manual de Soluciones basadas en la Naturaleza | Fomento de la biodiversidad en la Ciudad de Madrid (NbS guidelines for enhancing biodiversity in Madrid)
In the framework of the Madrid plan for Biodiversity enhancement and management, these visually striking guidelines for Nature-based solutions have been developed. Organised in 4 thematic blocks -green areas, urban streets, public buildings and vacant plots-, they aim to help public space managers
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A User-Friendly Platform for Bridging the Gap between Carbon Credit Demand and Supply
OG CO2.S.MARCHE developed a platform for voluntary sustainability credit exchange, promoting the advantages of forest certification aligned with Sustainable Forest Management principles.
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CONEXUS key learning factsheet series - Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for valuing NbS in CONEXUS pilot projects
This factsheet summarizes the results of a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) undertaken to evaluate the Social Return on Investment (SRI) through the Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of three CONEXUS pilot projects: the Urban Allotment Network (Barcelona, Spain), Francia Street
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What is PHUSICOS / ¿Qué es PHUSICOS?
Presentation of the PHUSICOS project / Presentación del proyecto PHUSICOS
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Nat4Wat
Nat4Wat is a free, web-based tool designed to help users select the best nature-based solutions for wastewater treatment and stormwater management. It works by guiding users through a step-by-step process, where they enter information about their water needs and site conditions. The tool then
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Conexus Life-Lab factsheet series - Wetland Lugano, the restoration of an aquatic ecosystem
The Lugano wetland pilot is restoring an aquatic ecosystem lost by urbanization in the south of Buenos Aires. The pilot is led by the city government. It involves key stakeholders to promote social awareness about the benefits that wetlands provide to the community. The enhancement of biodiversity
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Uforest Training Needs’ Assessment and Stakeholder Analysis
This report provides an overview of the existing demand on training needs to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in urban forestry and Nature Based Solutions (NbS). The information collected through this study will be the basis for the design of the Uforest learning opportunities. The
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Conexus Deliverable 4.3: Ecosystem of guidelines and decision-support tools to stimulate NbS co-creation
The CONEXUS project has meticulously curated this Ecosystem of Guidelines to effectively disseminate the rich insights and practical knowledge gained through the comprehensive and action-oriented work on nature-based solutions across Latin America and Europe. This collection of guiding resources is
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Conexus key learning factsheet series - Implementation of indicators for Nature-based Solutions: How to organize it?
Indicators were implemented in each CONEXUS Life-Lab through a participatory approach to gather evidence of the multiple benefits of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) within unique local contexts. The process of implementation was closely followed to track progress and to collect experiences. The key
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The importance of protecting human health in the EU climate policies
As anthropogenic climate change continues to escalate, its detrimental efects on human health are becoming pronounced, demanding urgent transformative actions from European policymakers. This policy brief underscores the importance of protecting human health in the EU climate change policies. As
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Reflexive Monitoring Guidebook
Reflexive monitoring is an evaluation method that gives urban practitioners insight into the progress of their project in real time. It helps them evaluate day- to-day activities and to respond to them while considering the bigger picture.This is especially helpful when addressing the complex
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Nature-based solutions Business information package
Whether you are just starting out in this field or are a professional already, or simply want to learn more, this document has useful information for everyone. The package starts with introducing the concepts of nature-based solutions and enterprises. We then present examples of nature-based
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Integration of NBS in local governance contexts and urbanisation trajectories in CONEXUS EU and CELAC cities. Evidence from Barcelona, Buenos, Aires, Bogotá, Lisbon, Santiago, São Paulo and Turin
The present report analyses the current state of integration in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) governance and planning processes within and across scales and dimensions of all CONEXUS cities: Barcelona, Buenos, Aires, Bogotá, Lisbon, Santiago, São Paulo, and Turin. Different levels of cooperation
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Technology at the service of forest renewal - Mapping with drone and GPS to stake out the stand
Develop plantation management methods that meet the social and environmental expectations : a new mapping and staking method, based on the use of a drone and a centimetre-accurate GPS.
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