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Interlace Agile Guidance
The purpose of this guidance document is to provide theoretical and practical guidance on achieving an agile transformation in a Research and Innovation project such as INTERLACE. The guidance document gives an introduction on the key values and principles of working agile, followed by an
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NetworkNature Knowledge Brief: Taking nature-based solutions up the policy ladder - from research to policy action
This Knowledge Brief produced by NetworkNature aims to disentangle the complexities associated with the integration of research and policy with regards to nature-based solutions (NbS) implementation and mainstreaming. The brief provides an overview of the NbS knowledge gaps resulting from an
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Mapping awareness, perceptions and education on biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in Europe
In á´‡Ná´€BÊŸS, we are starting our common journey by looking at the European landscape of biodiversity and NBS, especially in higher education. One of the main goals of this basic step is to identify the presence of NBS in universities and technical vocational education and training institutions (
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Nature-based Solutions Learning Activities for Ages 3 and Above
This set of Learning activities is designed to help educators, instructors and trainers in Youth Centers, Youth Camps, NBS and/or STEM Camps and other forms of non-formal instruction, bring the topic of nature-based solutions (NBS) to children and youth across Europe through structured and
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proGIreg Turin Interactive Living Lab NbS Map
This interactive maps let's users explore the nature-based solutions (NbS) implemented in the proGIreg Living Lab in Turin, Italy. ProGIreg is an EU-funded project using nature for urban regeneration of post-industrial areas with and for citizens in European and Chinese cities.
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NetworkNature and NetZeroCities join forces to address interconnected challenges of climate and biodiversity in cities
Find out how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can contribute to your transition to climate neutrality and biodiversity resilience by 2030. In the dynamic landscape of climate and biodiversityaction, cities play a crucial role. Collaboration and networking are essential for (re)integrating nature into
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PHUSICOS: Living Lab en Erill la Vall (Catalunya, España)
Do you know about the problem that the population of Erill la Vall in Catalonia faces? Are you interested in knowing more? Here you will be able to view explanations from PHUSICOS project experts and images about this erosive problem and the nature-based solutions designed to respond to it. The
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Standard Protocol for the Classification of Cultural Ecosystem Services through Social Media data
Collectively designed standard protocol for coding CES from crowdsourced data. It includes the following files and a video tutorial to facilitate its implementation by other researchers: - Protocol.doc: a document with the general instructions on the procedure for coding; - Annex 1. CES coding.
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NBS EduWORLD Learning Units
The NBS EduWORLD Learning Units page offers a comprehensive and flexible suite of resources designed to integrate Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into higher education and professional training. With 50 curated Learning Units, this platform supports educators, students, and practitioners at all levels
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GoGreenRoutes digital media library
Oppla created a digital media library which holds images and videos reflecting each of the Cultivating Cities and the outputs and interventions of the GoGreenRoutes project. The database is available to the Cultivating Cities to use for promotion of GoGreenRoutes activities, particularly digital
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Cookbook on virtual interactive exchange formats for cities
The ‘Cookbook on virtual interactive exchange formats for cities’ is a collection of virtual collaboration methods tested and evaluated in the INTERLACE project. It can be a particular challenge to build collaboration and trust between cities merely online, but the available methods and tools were
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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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A Comprehensive Overview of Nature-Based Solutions
The term Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) comprises various approaches that address social and environmental challenges in a way that is beneficial to both biodiversity and human well-being. To establish a common understanding of the NBS concept among all stakeholders in the ENABLS project, this
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INTERLACE MOOC on Nature-based Solutions: (5) URBAN DESIGN for resilient cities, using social and nature-based tools
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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Planning, designing and monitoring of nature-based solutions: guidelines to urban transformations
Contemporary urban planning faces multiple challenges that require innovative and holistic solutions. Rapid urbanisation, climate change, social inequalities and environmental degradation are some of the pressures facing cities. Urbanisation increases the demand for infrastructure and services,
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GrowGreen visit to Campinas: how linear parks can make a difference for people, nature and the economy
In order to strengthen engagement from political decision-makers and to create opportunities for the replication of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), the political representatives of the GrowGreen cities were invited to participate in a virtual visit to the city of Campinas, Brazil. With more than 1
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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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Nature-based solutions library in Sketchup 3D Warehouse
Developing the use of NBS in urban public spaces requires urban design practices to evolve. Planners and designers are increasingly aware of and informed about the challenges of climate change, but the use of NBS still comes up against practical barriers. Although there is now a great deal of
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Urban GreenUp info-pack: New strategy for Renaturing Cities through Nature Based Solutions
This guide presents an integrated methodology for the development of Renaturing Urban Plans (RUP). The goal is to help cities worldwide to increase environmental sustainability and to address climate, social and economic challenges via the local implementation of Nature-based solutions (NBSs).
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Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation Course
How can we work with nature to design and build our cities? This course explores urban nature and nature-based solutions in cities in Europe and around the world. We connect together the key themes of cities, nature, sustainability and innovation. We discuss how to assess what nature-based
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