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D5.1: Report on comparative analysis of economic valuation models

Findings are presented from an investigation of nature-based solutions (NBS) research and case studies examining how projects address ‘co-benefits’, and particularly, their coverage of economic impacts.

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The URBES project - European URban Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

This animated movie entitled “What’s the role of nature? Scientists at the URBES project inspire sustainable urban planning for people and nature” shows the results of the ‘Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (URBES) research project funded by BiodivERsA. It presents the key research

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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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Principles for delivering urban Nature-based Solutions

This report aims to enable more ambitious targets related to NbS, climate resilience and ENG, and ultimately increase the application of NbS, both wild and cultivated, in urban areas. To achieve this, the report sets out six principles to assist organisations and individuals in the design,

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Conexus key learning factsheet series - Adaptive Governance for Successful Urban Nature-based Solutions

This factsheet explores the Adaptive Governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in European and Latin American cities. It aims to address the challenges that hinder this governance approach—an alternative to the traditional top-down, unilateral governance—and brings forward key common and context-

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A practical guide to using co-production for nature-based solutions

This guidebook offers a practical approach and toolbox for designing and implementing your own co-production processes. It presents co-production as a new governance approach for working on nature-based solutions in cities and offers a practical framework for designing your own co-production

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The Green Divide

The Green Divide is an interactive documentary about the impact of greening and redevelopment plans on neighborhoods in six cities across Europe and North America. Through texts, maps and video testimonials, the online platform provides a deeper understanding of contemporary urban dynamics from the

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Nature-based solutions definition infographics II

The adoption of the globally agreed definition of nature-based solutions by the UN Environment Assembly in March 2022 was a great boost to international collaboration. It placed the focus sharply on accelerating the implementation of nature-based solutions to tackle societal challenges. To help

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VÍZGAZDÁLKODÁS: Körkörös városi vízgazdálkodás és vízhasználat

A klímaváltozás okozta hidrogeológiai kockázatok miatt az európai városok egyre gyakrabban szembesülnek a kapcsolódó problémákkal, akár hirtelen áradások vagy éppen a vízhiány képében. A Körforgásos Városi Vízgazdálkodás projekt (CWC) célja hogy segítse a városokat az elavult városi infrastruktúra

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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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How Much Will the Implementation of the Nature Restoration Law Cost and How Much Funding is Available?

The EU Commission published its proposal for a new Nature Restoration Regulation in June 2022. In this context, IEEP and Ecologic Institute – as part of the Think Sustainable Europe network – published a series of thematic policy briefs to inform Members of the European Parliament and other

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Report knowledge base/action framework Low carbon | High air quality NbS potentials

As the acronym already indicates, JUSTNature introduces the normative notion of justice. An initial analysis of the scope of nature-based solutions and the role of justice suggests that issues of social and environmental justice are only considered peripherally, and that so far no dedicated

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Guidelines for co-creation and co-governance of nature-based solutions

This report analyses co-creation and co-governance approaches for Nature Based Solutions (NbS). Each project represents different ways in co-designing, co-developing, co-implementing and co-monitoring NbS that are being deployed in diverse European contexts. The analysis presents best practices

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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: 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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ISO 14091:2021 Adaptation to climate change — Guidelines on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessment

This document gives guidelines for assessing the risks related to the potential impacts of climate change. It describes how to understand vulnerability and how to develop and implement a sound risk assessment in the context of climate change. It can be used for assessing both present and future

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Conceptual & action framework on Low carbon | High air quality NbS potentials

The deliverable 2.1, Report knowledge base/action framework Low carbon | High air quality NbS potentials, was submitted by EURAC with contributions from TUM, TUC, ABUD, RWI, ISOCARP, KYDON, MUC, LEU, MERANO, COBZ, GLC, SMJV in June 2022. The description of the deliverable is available below and the

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proGIreg MOOC: Nature-based Urban Regeneration

Cities around the world are seeking new, greener ways to transform their former industrial districts. These urban regeneration areas suffer from social and economic inequalities, lack quality green spaces and are significantly more vulnerable to climate change effects and natural hazards. Nature-

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Nature-based solutions for creating circular cities Course

This course provides knowledge on how to create such cities by using nature-based solutions (nbs). It comprises knowledge on resources flows and management of these flows in cities, appropriate nature- based solutions for managing resources, implementation aspects and number of worked examples to

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Why is nature restoration critical for climate adaptation in the EU?

Nature restoration is critical for reducing climate change-related risks by reducing human exposure to climate related hazards and the vulnerability of ecosystems and biodiversity to the impacts of these hazards. In addition, it helps build capacity to adapt to these impacts and can in some cases

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