Nature-based solutions-EU-funded NbS research projects tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are inspired and supported by nature, they are cost-effective, simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help build resilience; such solutions bring more, and more diverse, nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes
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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GO SURF: decision support system for a participatory approach to forest management.
Decision Support Systems for Forestry (DSSF) are recognized as vital tools for implementing sustainable forest management and providing multiple ecosystem services.
Green Infrastructure Planning Principles: An Integrated Literature Review
Green infrastructure is a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas, including green and blue spaces and other ecosystems, designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services at various scales. Apart from the ecological functions, green infrastructure, as a
MEZŐGAZDASÁG: Agrárerdészeti tudástár
" Az agrárerdészet mezőgazdasági kultúra és fák harmonikus együtt-termesztése, kiegészítve esetleg más területhasználati módokkal, egy jövedelmező gazdálkodás kialakítása érdekében." Az alábbiakban a témához kapcsolódóan több, átfogó tudásanyagot gyűjtöttünk össze, melyek hasznos
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
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
eNaBlS Online Course on NBS
A new course on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) was launched by the ᴇNᴀBʟS team of the University of Eastern Finland (UEF). NBS utilise nature’s own processes to address various societal challenges while promoting human well-being and biodiversity. Focusing on the northern environment, the course
ÁLTALÁNOS: Ember- és természetközpontú településfejlesztés - URBACT Konferencia és Workshop
2024. április 17-én került sor az Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium, a Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem, valamint a TeAM HUb-ot alapító és koordináló BURST Nonprofit Kft. társzervezésében az Új Európai Bauhaus Fesztivál magyarországi kísérőrendezvényére Budapesten. A rendezvényen kiemelt
NetworkNature Annual Event 2024 Report | Busting myths: People with nature
This year’s NetworkNature Annual Conference – "Busting myths: People with nature" took place on 25th September 2024, both online and in-person in Brussels, in Belgium. It gathered more than 370 participants, including policymakers, local authorities, researchers, land planners and
Why is Nature Restoration Critical for Marine Areas?
The EU Commission published its proposal for a new Nature Restoration Regulation in June 2022. In this context, Ecologic Institute and IEEP – as part of the Think Sustainable Europe network – published a series of thematic policy briefs to inform Members of the European Parliament and other
Nature-based solutions definition infographics
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
EmissionFactors.com
EmissionFactors.com taps into the most powerful environmental database in the world, powered by Ecometrica. Over the years, we've spent thousands of hours searching for and cataloguing emission and conversion factors and still do it on a regular basis. The accuracy of our data is very
Schools as Innovation Hubs for the Green Transition: Transforming schools into NBS Living Labs
What does it mean for a school to be an innovation hub? These slides from NBS EduWORLD project can give you a better idea!
Concept to Delivery Innovation Programme - Sustainable finance, business models and nature-based entrepreneurship strategies for Nature-based Solutions
Designing, delivering and managing nature-based solutions at a level that provides environmental, social and economic benefits while building resilience and benefitting biodiversity is complex. There are many issues to consider and many different stakeholders involved at all stages of the process.
Peer-reviewed paper: Harnessing the potential of nature-based solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change
Abstract: Although many governments, financial institutions, and corporations are embracing nature-based solutions as part of their sustainability and net-zero carbon strategies, some nations, Indigenous peoples, local community groups, and grassroots organizations have rejected this term. This
Why is Nature Restoration Critical for River Connectivity?
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
Assessing Green Infrastructure Elements in the Visegrad Countries
30% of significantly and moderately fragmented area, 22% of mammals in the danger of extinction and only 17% of favourable conservations status of habitats and species within the Natura 2000 network1 - these are some of the sheer numbers that show that the EU’s biodiversity is in extreme danger.
The importance of protecting human health in the EU climate policies
As anthropogenic climate change continues to escalate, its detrimental efects on human health are becoming pronounced, demanding urgent transformative actions from European policymakers. This policy brief underscores the importance of protecting human health in the EU climate change policies. As
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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