Unlocking the Potential of Urban Forests: Developing a Local Urban Forestry Action Plan
In recent years, there has been increasing interest about urban forestry as efficient nature-based approach to tackle many challenges connected to urbanisation and climate change. Faced with these challenges, cities need to build resilience through adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction
Conexus key learning factsheet series - Integrating intersectionality into urban NbS
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) interventions are embedded in settings where socio-environmental inequalities can be reinforced over time unless intentionally tackled. This factsheet highlights key learnings from co-designing and implementing more just and inclusive NbS, spanning experiences in
Standardization in urban climate adaptation
The RESIN project has developed standardised approaches to help cities develop their adaptation strategies and strengthen their resilience. Key products are: ï‚§ A tool for impact and vulnerability analysis (IVAVIA1); ï‚§ a decision support tool (E-Guide); ï‚§ a library of adaptation options;
- Audio
- Document
- Event
- Image
- Infographic
- Report
- Slides
- Video
Polish NbS Hub in Wroclaw
The establishment of the Hub will allow internal and external collaboration with other cities and organizations across the country to gather and transfer knowledge on nature-based solutions. The Hub's activities will focus on promoting the potential of nature-based solutions to reduce heat
Label Bas Carbone: a national forest carbon offsetting framework
Low carbon label (LBC) applied as the French standard for carbon offsetting projects but also to label the contribution of companies and communities to CO2 sequestration in the forest, as an ecosystem service benefiting the whole society
- Document
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
- Document
Cookbook on virtual and physical interactive exchange formats for cities (EN/ES)
Lessons learned from the city pairings process (T4.2) will be collected and published by CA and UNGL in a cookbook format to support further effective exchanges between INTERLACE cities, as well as beyond the project.
Why is Nature Restoration Critical to Improving Human Health and Well-being?
This policy brief highlights the importance of well-functioning ecosystems for ensuring human health and well-being, not least in light of climate change. Furthermore, it outlines the potential of nature restoration and specifically the law to generate healthier living environments and to mitigate
Blueprint for Innovation in Urban Forestry
Blueprint for Innovation in Urban Forestry: a review of urban forestry’s potential for a healthier and more sustainable future Urbanisation is a global trend: according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), today 55.5% of the world’s population lives in urban
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
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
- Document
The ARCHI method: a tool for diagnosing the vitality of trees
ARCHI method is focused on the architecture of a tree, as a real biological signature of its vitality, that must constantly be evaluated with different physiological states
- Document
Efficient Sampling Methodology for Calculating Soil Carbon Credits.
Sustainable Forest Management enhances carbon storage in various forest compartments (soil, biomass, and necromass), increases ecosystem services and forest productivity, mitigates climate change, and supports the local rural economy.
Conexus key learning factsheet series - Formats for transferring NbS knowledge
In Latin American and European cities, various initiatives are being used for transferring knowledge to different audiences to raise awareness of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and improve their uptake and implementation. This factsheet highlights some of these initiatives and their experiences as
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
- Document
Group management trial
A regional approach in Normandy based on experiments in grouped public private forest management, and common tools for consultation between the various organisations involved
ZÖLD-KÉK INFRASTRUKTÚRA: Zöldinfrastruktúra-hálózat fejlesztés
A Földművelésügyi Minisztérium megbÃzásából készült 2 kötetes, részletes összefoglaló a zöldinfrastruktúráról. A szöveg rámutat, hogy a zöldinfrastruktúra fogalma nem egységes, intézményenként, szabályozó szervenként, országonként eltér. Az anyag tematikusan részletezi a vonatkozó nemzetközi és
Webinar: Ireland's Contribution to a Greener Future
The webinar "Ireland’s Contribution to a Greener Future", hosted by GoGreenRoutes on 16 March 2021, gathered Irish partners involved in EU H2020 and other funded research projects related to the environment, cities and health and well-being. The webinar opened with presentations from
- Document
A User-Friendly Platform for Bridging the Gap between Carbon Credit Demand and Supply
OG CO2.S.MARCHE developed a platform for voluntary sustainability credit exchange, promoting the advantages of forest certification aligned with Sustainable Forest Management principles.
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
- ‹ previous
- 6 of 20
- next ›