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PHUSICOS Action Database

The PHUSICOS Action Database is a product innovation which establishes a comprehensive state-of-research evidence-base and information management platform. Implemented NBSs related to extreme hydro-meteorological events in rural and mountainous landscapes are accessible though this open-source

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National decarbonisation plan: Government of Costa Rica

The National Decarbonization Plan is a response to the request of the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Mr. Carlos Alvarado Quesada, to prepare a strategic document that would offer a Roadmap with key actions to consolidate the process towards the decarbonization of the Costa Rican

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GIB SmartScan

Increase your infrastructure project’s attractiveness to investors in only a few steps. The GIB SmartScan allows you to assess your infrastructure projects based on its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and helps to efficiently flag risks and opportunities for improvements of your

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ZÖLD-KÉK INFRASTRUKTÚRA: "Természet-alapú megoldások támogatása" című műhelytalálkozó előadásai

A 2022. május 3-5. között megrendezésre kerülő műhelytalálkozó első napján bemutatásra kerültek a "Zöld és kék települési infrastruktúra támogatása" c. projekt keretében megszületett szakértői anyagok. Az esemény második napján gyakorlati példákon keresztül került bemutatásra, hogy

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NetworkNature Factsheet: Seizing opportunities for ecosystem restoration to tackle societal challenges

This factsheet explores the potential of ecosystem restoration actions to halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. Building on the outcomes of the last NetworkNature semester theme on Nature-based solutions for Ecosystem Restoration, the factsheet provides an analysis of several restoration

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Addressing climate change in cities: Policy instruments to promote urban nature-based solutions

This guidance document responds to gaps and highlights a range of policy and supporting instruments relevant for NbS design, implementation and maintenance. Policy instruments include regulations, strategies, programmes, action plans and financial incentives. Each instrument is briefly described

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INTERLACE MOOC on Nature-based Solutions: (4) SPATIAL PLANNING and prioritising NbS to address urban challenges

Urban areas across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges—pollution, climate change, urban sprawl—and traditional solutions are falling short. The INTERLACE project’s Massive Open Online Course showcases how nature-based solutions offer a promising approach to help create resilient,

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INTERLACE Modified urban design tools with NbS-related information

In the context of rapid urbanization and environmental degradation, the integration of nature-based solutions (NbS) into urban design has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering sustainable urban environments. This approach not only addresses ecological challenges but also enhances the quality

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D6.3 Digital Placemaking tool-kit for all Cultivating Cities

In an era where technology and nature seemingly stand at opposite ends, digital placemaking offers a unique opportunity to bridge this gap, offering a harmonious blend that enhances human connection with urban nature environments through innovative digital interventions. Firstly, descriptions

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Science-based ecosystem restoration for the 2020s and beyond: Science Task Force for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

To move the goals of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration forward, the Science Task Force of the Decade presents this think piece, which addresses four fundamental questions, presents five key messages to bring effective and long-term action, and provides recommendations on how

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NbS Hubs site visits Posters

During spring 2024, Hubs organised local site visits in their regions for a wide range of stakeholders. 10 NbS hubs represented their experiences of the site visit to a local NbS in a poster. These posters summarise the main outcomes from these site visit, including a short description of the NbS

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Conexus key learning factsheet series - Supporting Nature-based Solutions via Nature-Based Thinking

In response to critiques of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), we propose a holistic and systemic approach: Nature-Based Thinking (NBT). NBT emphasizes the inspiration from nature to foster sustainable urban development and conceives nature to be intertwined with people. NBT will engage local actors,

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My building is green Nature-Based Solutions for Adapting Buildings to Climate Change

In the following video, different people involved in and/or affected by the LIFE-myBUILDINGisGREEN project explain the characteristics and benefits derived from the Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) implemented by the project in the Gabriela Mistral school from Solana de los Barros, province of Badajoz

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What are Nature-based solutions (NbS)? Setting core ideas for concept clarification

Although nature-based solutions (NbS) have been promoted as a key tool for solving diverse environmental and societal problems, the concept and its practical applications remain unclear. This ambiguity is linked to the fact that the NbS concept has emerged from the integration of multiple

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Assessing Green Infrastructure Elements in the Visegrad Countries

30% of significantly and moderately fragmented area, 22% of mammals in the danger of extinction and only 17% of favourable conservations status of habitats and species within the Natura 2000 network1 - these are some of the sheer numbers that show that the EU’s biodiversity is in extreme danger.

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Nature In All Goals

Nature is essential to achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals. It provides us with vital resources such as food, air, water, and energy. In addition, nature can be harnessed to create solutions to the challenges set out in the SDGs, solutions that are positive for social, economic,

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TELEPÜLÉSI KLÍMAADAPTÁCIÓ: Klímaadaptív gyepgazdálkodás a városban

A Veszprém város önkormányzatának megbízásából elkészült dokumentum a város és a természet kapcsolatát, valamint a város működésének hatását a klímára mutatja be. Összefoglalja az urbanizáció történetének következményeit, vagyis azt, hogy a népességrobbanás, a beépítettség növekedése és a termelési

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INTERLACE MOOC on Nature-based Solutions: (7) POLICY INSTRUMENTS for mainstreaming NbS in urban governance processes

Urban areas across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges—pollution, climate change, urban sprawl—and traditional solutions are falling short. The INTERLACE project’s Massive Open Online Course showcases how nature-based solutions offer a promising approach to help create resilient,

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How opportunistic mobile monitoring can enhance air quality assessment?

The deteriorating air quality in urban areas, particularly in developing countries, has led to increased attention being paid to the issue. Daily reports of air pollution are essential to effectively manage public health risks. Pollution estimation has become crucial to expanding spatial and

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