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What are Nature-based solutions (NbS)? Setting core ideas for concept clarification
Although nature-based solutions (NbS) have been promoted as a key tool for solving diverse environmental and societal problems, the concept and its practical applications remain unclear. This ambiguity is linked to the fact that the NbS concept has emerged from the integration of multiple
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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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Co-Creation and Awareness Workshops for the Region of Murcia: "Reflecting on the implementation of nature-based solutions in schoolyards in the municipality of Puerto Lumbreras"
The Directorate-General of Housing and Architecture of Murcia participates in the GO GREEN ROUTES European project which consists of a multidisciplinary consortium of 40 partners. In this project, nature-based solutions (hereinafter NBS) are implemented in urban spaces in six laboratory cities, the
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Integration of NBS in local governance contexts and urbanisation trajectories in CONEXUS EU and CELAC cities. Evidence from Barcelona, Buenos, Aires, Bogotá, Lisbon, Santiago, São Paulo and Turin
The present report analyses the current state of integration in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) governance and planning processes within and across scales and dimensions of all CONEXUS cities: Barcelona, Buenos, Aires, Bogotá, Lisbon, Santiago, São Paulo, and Turin. Different levels of cooperation
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Nature-based solutions coupled with advanced technologies: An opportunity for decentralized water reuse in cities
Decentralized water reuse in cities is a prominent alternative to mainstream top-down models for urban water treatment, which are based on centralized, linear dynamics of resource management. In this sense, Nature-based Solutions (“green” technologies) coupled with advanced technologies (“grey”
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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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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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Why is Nature Restoration Critical for the Resilience of European Cities?
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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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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GoGreenRoutes City Factsheets Deliverable 8.3 Work Package 8
This report was developed as a part of the research project “GO GREEN: Resilient Optimal Natural, Technological and Environmental Solutions (GoGreenRoutes)”, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme. Publication Date: 31 Aug 2022 Author(s): Prof. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen (
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Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation Course
How can we work with nature to design and build our cities? This course explores urban nature and nature-based solutions in cities in Europe and around the world. We connect together the key themes of cities, nature, sustainability and innovation. We discuss how to assess what nature-based
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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
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Conexus Life-Lab factsheet series - Wetland Lugano, the restoration of an aquatic ecosystem
The Lugano wetland pilot is restoring an aquatic ecosystem lost by urbanization in the south of Buenos Aires. The pilot is led by the city government. It involves key stakeholders to promote social awareness about the benefits that wetlands provide to the community. The enhancement of biodiversity
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PHUSICOS : Santa Elena and Artouste
Presentación del estudio de caso PHUSICOS: Santa Elena y Artouste / Présentation de l'étude de cas PHUSICOS : Santa Elena et Artouste
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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
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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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Nature in the city: turning knowledge into urban forestry practice
Are you passionate about forestry, sustainability, and urban design? Would you like to learn how to promote the green transition of cities? This online course provided by Uforest is the right opportunity for you! Urbanisation and climate change are two of the most difficult challenges our
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ZÖLD-KÉK INFRASTRUKTÚRA: Zöldinfrastruktúra útmutató - Segédlet zöldinfrastruktúra fejlesztések tervezéséhez, megvalósításához
Az önkormányzati döntéshozatal egyik eszköze a zöldinfrastruktúra-fejlesztés, amely az ökoszisztémák szolgáltatásainak felhasználásával a szürkeinfrastruktúrával ellentétben úgy csökkenti a környezeti és klímakockázatot, javítja a települések alkalmazkodó képességét és a helyi életminőséget, hogy
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Urban Nature Gateway
A catalogue of tools and resources designed to help tackle some of the most pressing shared challenges around urban nature-based solutions (NbS). It provides practical insights and resources for addressing six key challenge areas: NbS assessment; co-governance; citizen engagement; inclusion and
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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
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