Nature-based solutions EU-funded nbs research projects tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis
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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,

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Making Ecosystem-based Adaptation Effective: A Framework for Defining Qualification Criteria and Quality Standards

Many organizations, including members of the Friends of EbA network (FEBA)11 have gained both conceptual and practical experience in designing and implementing EbA measures in various regions, ecosystems, and levels of governance. These experiences provide a rich source of

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INTERLACE MOOC on Nature-based Solutions: (5) URBAN DESIGN for resilient cities, using social and nature-based tools

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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CONEXUS Policy Brief 8 -Localising the SDGs: The untapped potential of nature-based solutions in cities

This policy brief explores the potential of nature-based solutions (NbS) in cities to localise global sustainability goals and targets such as those enshrined in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It presents the methodology used in CONEXUS to capture policy-relevant evidence on the

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Science-based ecosystem restoration for the 2020s and beyond: Science Task Force for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

To move the goals of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration forward, the Science Task Force of the Decade presents this think piece, which addresses four fundamental questions, presents five key messages to bring effective and long-term action, and provides recommendations on how

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INTERLACE Modified urban design tools with NbS-related information

In the context of rapid urbanization and environmental degradation, the integration of nature-based solutions (NbS) into urban design has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering sustainable urban environments. This approach not only addresses ecological challenges but also enhances the quality

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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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The NetworkNature Semester on Nature-based solutions and Standards Final Output Report

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are locally adapted, cost- and resource-efficient, systemic interventions, which can simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and build resilience to climate change. As such they have a real and transformative potential to address the two-fold

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Developing a Novel Martelloscope for Assessing Biodiversity and Growing Stock Volume with the aid of a Digital Twin.

Monitoring and quantifying biodiversity variation through silvicultural choices made with the marteloscope adds significant value to sustainable forest management, enhancing ecosystem services and production aspects.

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CONEXUS Policy Brief 4 - Nature-based strategies to improve livability and enhance ecosystems in vulnerable areas

Many Latin American cities face similar sustainability challenges due to informal urban expansion processes in environmentally vulnerable areas, resulting in increased social and ecological vulnerabilities. This policy brief presents the experience of the Independencia Green Belt in Lima, Peru. It

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En-Crops Blumenschön

EN-CROPS Blumenschoen (Liquid), the liquid version of En-Crops products adds important NUTRIENTS, GEO MINERALS AND PLANT EXTRACTS to the soil and to living organisms in the soil. En-Crops Blumenschoen (Liquid) is mixed with water and applied through existing watering systems.

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City Networks as Change Catalyzers: Strategies to Drive Action Around Nature-based Solutions in Municipalities

City networks play a crucial role in promoting and supporting local authorities in the implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS). By facilitating knowledge-sharing, peer-to-peer learning, and collective efforts, city networks enable local authorities to exchange insights, build capacities, and

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A NbS tour around Europe: Local experiences and lessons learnt from working together with and for nature

The NetworkNature NbS Hubs community came together and showcased a “Live tour of Nature-based Solutions around Europe” at The Nature of Cities Festival, in Berlin, June 2024. Nine NbS Hubs shared insights from ten site visits, presenting their experiences and findings. This report captures the key

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International principles and standards for the practice of ecological restoration

This summary provides an abbreviated outline and introduction to the full SER International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration, Second Edition to: better understand how the principles and standards relate to each other; apply these concepts at all stages of a

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ZÖLD-KÉK INFRASTRUKTÚRA: Zöld-Kék Infrastruktúra (ZKI) tervezői workshop előadás anyagai (2023.06.06.)

2023.06.06-án került megrendezésre a Miniszterelnökség szervezésében a Zöld-kék Infrastruktúra (ZKI) workshop tervezők részére, melyen az alábbi előadások hangzottak el: - Beavatkozás típusok ismertetése, ősszel várható ZKI és klíma tárgyú felhívások, igényként kiemelve a természet-alapú (NbS) és

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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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CLEVER Regional Solutions Catalogue

The CLEVER Regional Solutions Catalogue seeks to elevate the role of nature-based solutions (NbS) across the urban landscape. It aims to inspire uptake and continued energy for implementing Nature-based Solutions that meet the varied needs and requirements of modern cities.

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NetworkNature and NetZeroCities join forces to address interconnected challenges of climate and biodiversity in cities

Find out how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can contribute to your transition to climate neutrality and biodiversity resilience by 2030. In the dynamic landscape of climate and biodiversityaction, cities play a crucial role. Collaboration and networking are essential for (re)integrating nature into

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