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Uforest Training Needs’ Assessment and Stakeholder Analysis

This report provides an overview of the existing demand on training needs to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in urban forestry and Nature Based Solutions (NbS). The information collected through this study will be the basis for the design of the Uforest learning opportunities. The

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PHUSICOS Action Database

The PHUSICOS Action Database is a product innovation which establishes a comprehensive state-of-research evidence-base and information management platform. Implemented NBSs related to extreme hydro-meteorological events in rural and mountainous landscapes are accessible though this open-source

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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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NbS Hubs site visits Posters

During spring 2024, Hubs organised local site visits in their regions for a wide range of stakeholders. 10 NbS hubs represented their experiences of the site visit to a local NbS in a poster. These posters summarise the main outcomes from these site visit, including a short description of the NbS

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INTERLACE MOOC on Nature-based Solutions: (7) POLICY INSTRUMENTS for mainstreaming NbS in urban governance processes

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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Green4C Hackathons

In a world that is increasingly urbanized and threatened by the climate crisis, people are more stressed and disconnected from nature. According to the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, “we need nature in our lives” to improve our psycho-physical health and that of the Planet. Indeed, there is a

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What socio-demographic characteristics of university students in Southern Germany predict their urban nature connectedness?

Promoting mental health addresses a global societal challenge. Nature connectedness, or relatedness to natural systems, is associated with increased well-being and mental health. This cross- sectional online study addressed this issue by identifying socio-demographic predictors of urban nature

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The uptake of new concepts in urban greening: Insights from Poland

The idea of nature having multiple benefits for urban management and planning is gaining prominence alongside the rise of climate change awareness. It is expressed through concepts such as nature-based solutions (NbS), ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), and blue-green infrastructure (BGI). Despite

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Conexus key learning factsheet series - Supporting Nature-based Solutions via Nature-Based Thinking

In response to critiques of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), we propose a holistic and systemic approach: Nature-Based Thinking (NBT). NBT emphasizes the inspiration from nature to foster sustainable urban development and conceives nature to be intertwined with people. NBT will engage local actors,

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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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EO Labs from Ecometrica

The Ecometrica Platform's "EO Labs" is a cloud based spatial content management system that gives your organisation the capacity to develop multiple content sharing applications. Application managers within your organisation can pull together data sets, areas of interest and

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Integrating Nature-based Solutions in Education: Unlocking the Potential of Transformative Learning for Sustainability

This policy brief provides a timely and brief overview of the current policy incentives for NbS and sustainability education in Europe, identifies key barriers and opportunities in supporting education systems in taking up NbS education and offers key recommendations for policy makers, educators,

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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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Conserving tropical biodiversity via market forces and spatial targeting

Successful conservation on private land depends on three factors: the conservation effectiveness for the target species; the private costs in reduced productivity; and the private benefits that conservation provides, for example, by enhancing the value of remaining production. Research on palm-

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Enhancing Additionality Assessment of Carbon Credit of Various Interventions by Utilizing Site-Specific Historical Data in Compliance with IPCC International Standards

In carbon credit additionality projects, precise quantification methods are crucial to prevent incorrect estimations. The project activities and results demonstrated that active forest management generates additionality and, consequently, carbon credits.

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Valuing Nature: Demystifying Economic Valuation Paper

This paper covers the main issues, questions and principles surrounding economic valuation and is designed as an overview for those new to economic valuation. The paper brings together input from 120 volunteers from the economic valuation community. The paper provides a summary of agreed principles

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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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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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Conexus key learning factsheet series - Nature-based Solutions in Latin American and European countries: Trends and perspectives

The conceptual development and practical implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) has rapidly advanced in the European Union (EU) and Latin American (CELAC) cities. A 2000-2020 literature review on NbS and related concepts shows advances, gaps, and insights, generating a valuable reference on

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EU - China collaborations in the GrowGreen project

This report examines the scope for future EU China collaboration on Nature Based Solutions (NbS). In the original call for “demonstrating innovative nature based solutions in cities” (H2020-SCC-2016-2017) the call made reference to the EU-China Sustainable Urbanisation Partnership and the EU-China

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