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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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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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A new evaluation framework for nature-based solutions (NbS) projects based on the application of performance questions and indicators approach
One of the key features of nature-based solutions (NBSs) is their high effectiveness and economic and resource efficiency in solving problems compared to traditional grey interventions. These aspects, however, have so far attracted little attention in the literature but should be considered, as the
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DELIVERABLE 6.1 REPORT Data on SDG/NUA impacts/potentials linked with investment propositions uploaded to OPPLA
This deliverable report presents the finding of T6.1’s research, demonstrating the yet untapped potential of NBS as policy instruments to localise sustainable development commitments and address intertwined societal challenges, from the climate and biodiversity crises to rising inequalities and
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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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Why is nature restoration critical to sustain jobs and economic benefits from healthy ecosystem services?
Nature restoration leads to job creation and maintenance and is particularly important for local communities. It is estimated that the investment needs of the Natura 2000 network can support as many as 500,000 additional jobs. Restoration activities are both directly and indirectly linked to job
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CONEXUS Policy Brief 8 -Localising the SDGs: The untapped potential of nature-based solutions in cities
This policy brief explores the potential of nature-based solutions (NbS) in cities to localise global sustainability goals and targets such as those enshrined in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It presents the methodology used in CONEXUS to capture policy-relevant evidence on the
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Science at ISGlobal
The 1000 cities ranking is a project of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), one of the centres in the PRBB. It’s aim is to estimate the impact of air quality, noise, temperature and proximity to green spaces on the health of people living in Europe's largest cities. Learn
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Technical guidance on the climate proofing of infrastructure in the period 2021-2027
The new technical guidance on climate-proofing of infrastructure projects has been developed by the Commission in close cooperation with potential implementing partners for InvestEU along with the EIB Group. It is primarily intended for project promoters and experts involved in the preparation
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Seedbed Intervention Images
Do you want to feel the full experience of our recent Seedbed Interventions in the Seed Cities of Burgas, Limerick, Lahti, Umea, Tallinn and Versailles? Fear not. You can see for yourself in this gallery of imagery from the interventions. Publication Date: 03 Feb 2023 Author(s): City of
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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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Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism
This white paper, “Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism” surveyed 30 tourism operators globally using the IUCN NbS Global Standard to assess how NbS are enabling destinations to take proactive climate action. The paper outlines 5
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Beyond Carbon Credits: A BLUEPRINT FOR HIGH-QUALITY INTERVENTIONS THAT WORK FOR PEOPLE, NATURE AND CLIMATE
This document sets out WWF’s views on implementing high-impact and high-quality nature-based solutions for climate mitigation from the perspective of the people and the places where we work, as a companion to WWF’s Blueprint for Corporate Action on Climate and Nature, which focuses on business-
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Stakeholder Engagement Guide - Nature Based Solutions in Cities
What is this guide? Guidance and a set of tools to establish a strong and consistent foundation for outreach and engagement when undertaking City projects in Nature Based Solutions, Regeneration, Housing etc. Who is it for? Any City Official carrying out a natural or built environment project that
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Conexus Life-Lab factsheet series - Monitoring of socio-environmental services of urban green spaces
In recent years, the City of Barcelona has demonstrated its intention of increasing and improving greenery and biodiversity at the service of citizens through a series of policies, plans, measures, and other initiatives. In this pilot, the social and environmental services provided by urban green
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FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure
The FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure provides new tools to strengthen incentives for the protection of ecosystem services: - Impact verification: The procedure provides a global approach that FSC certificate holders can use to demonstrate the impact of their forest management activities on
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GoGreenRoutes: Outline of the project presentation
Learn all about GoGreenRoutes in this introductory project presentation. Publication Date: 29 Jul 2021 Author(s): Maynooth University and ICLEI Europe
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Guide for addressing climate change adaptation in standards
This Guide provides guidance on addressing aspects of climate change adaptation in European standardization documents. This Guide is applicable to product (including design), service, infrastructure and testing standards. For the purposes of this Guide, the definition of the term “product” has
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Business insight programme – webinars
As part of the CITIES TALK NATURE events, the INTERLACE project held a series of webinars to discuss business insights and opportunities for nature-based solutions (NbS) in Europe and Latin America. The webinars covered topics including: policy instruments for private NbS businesses, standards and
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Design Brief 1- Biodiversity-positive Design in Urban Areas with NbS: Approaches
This NetworkNature design brief series, the first of its kind, comprises three design briefs on biodiversity-positive design recommendations for urban and peri-urban areas with nature-based solutions. The series, developed with support of IFLA Europe, presents simple design suggestions for
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