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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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Podcasts on NbS and education

The REGREEN podcasts explore the concept of nature-based solutions, and how these solutions can help accelerate the transition towards equitable, green, and healthy cities in Europe and in China.

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Nature Based Solutions in education

Citizens and experts have identified better awareness of the opportunities, benefits, and limitations of nature-based solutions as one of the main factors that could facilitate the transition to more sustainable cities and territories. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) use nature and ecosystems to

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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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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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Financing and Business Models Guidebook

This guidebook introduces the topic of financing and business models for nature-based solutions, identifies some common challenges and enablers to financing and presents a step-by-step guide to securing financing.

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Valuing Nature: Demystifying Economic Valuation Paper

This paper covers the main issues, questions and principles surrounding economic valuation and is designed as an overview for those new to economic valuation. The paper brings together input from 120 volunteers from the economic valuation community. The paper provides a summary of agreed principles

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International principles and standards for the practice of ecological restoration

This summary provides an abbreviated outline and introduction to the full SER International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration, Second Edition to: better understand how the principles and standards relate to each other; apply these concepts at all stages of a

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Support multi-object forest management plans through easy-access information

The PRI.FOR.MAN has developed a Decision Support System (DSS) specifically designed for the forestry context. Homogenising the information and making it accessible in user-friendly systems is the key to ensuring data accessibility.

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Conexus Life-Lab factsheet series- Valdocco Vivibile: a livable district

The Torino Urban Lab coordinates the Valdocco Vivibile pilot in collaboration with the City of Torino to promote the development of climate-resilient neighborhoods through small-scale and diffused green infrastructure solutions. The pilot has three main pillars: high replicability; multifunctional

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Nature-based solutions: rhetoric or reality? The potential contribution of nature-based solutions to net zero in the UK

While the UK Government’s ambitions for nature-based solutions are admirable, there is a clear and present danger that they will not be achieved, and this could undermine the target of net zero by 2050, as well as the agricultural sector, with a failed transition. The House of Lords recommends that

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Guidelines on Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions Activities in Education for Starters

In response to the growing need for integrating the topic of nature-based solutions (NBS) in education, these guidelines have been developed to cater to educators with limited to no prior exposure to NBS concepts. This document outlines examples and recommendations to bridge the knowledge gap by

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Making Ecosystem-based Adaptation Effective: A Framework for Defining Qualification Criteria and Quality Standards

Many organizations, including members of the Friends of EbA network (FEBA)11 have gained both conceptual and practical experience in designing and implementing EbA measures in various regions, ecosystems, and levels of governance. These experiences provide a rich source of

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ZÖLD-KÉK INFRASTRUKTÚRA: Útmutató esőkertek építéséhez

"Az elmúlt években az éghajlati változások miatt olyan környezeti változásokkal kellett szembesülnünk, amelyek komoly negatív hatást gyakoroltak életünkre. Ezeknek a negatív hatásoknak az egyik oka a csapadék jellemzők megváltozása. Megoldást a szemléletváltás jelenthet, ami a csapadékvizek

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CONEXUS Life-Lab factsheet series - Monitoring ecosystem services of urban forests in São Paulo, Brazil

Trees offer various ecosystem services that can significantly cool down and improve livability in cities. Through a deeper understanding of these contributions by studying native tree species in São Paulo, we aim to provide the municipality guidelines on vegetation structure and species composition

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A Framework for Measuring and Reporting of Climate-related Physical Risks to Built Assets

In August 2021, UKGBC launched the Measuring and Reporting Climate-related Physical Risks task group in response to the upcoming mandatory disclosure of climate-related risks. For large organisations and financial institutions within the UK, this comes into force from April 2022 in line with the

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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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Resource List: Criteria and Requirements for High-Quality Nature-based Solutions

This review includes a list of selected resources that discuss the criteria and the requirements of high-quality nature-based solutions (NbS). The list consists of resources that offer a comprehensive approach to NbS quality considerations and documents that focus on specific aspects of NbS quality

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