Marketplace
- Paper
On the need for a multi-dimensional framework to measure accessibility to urban green
With the recent expansion of urban greening interventions, the definition of spatial indicators to measure the provision of urban greenery has become pivotal in informing the policy-design process. By analyzing the stability of the population and area rankings induced by several indicators of green
- Software
Nat4Wat
Nat4Wat is a free, web-based tool designed to help users select the best nature-based solutions for wastewater treatment and stormwater management. It works by guiding users through a step-by-step process, where they enter information about their water needs and site conditions. The tool then
- Dataset
Ecological Data Wiki
The site is a source for finding ecological datasets and quickly figuring out the best ways to use them. The idea is to use the collaborative knowledge and effort of the entire ecological community to compile this information rather than relying on each scientist to contribute information for their
- Guidance
- Video
Nature-Based Enterprises Guidebook
Nature-based enterprises can help to support cities, private sector, and third-sector organisations in the planning, delivery, and management or stewardship of nature-based solutions in urban, peri-urban, and rural contexts. This Guidebook explains what nature-based enterprises are, how to find
- Training
GIZ ValuES - Fact sheet on training "Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services"
This training course offers a general introduction to basic economic concepts, gives an overview of some principles of environmental economics, and provides a general understanding of different economic valuation methods with their pros and cons as well as an overview on how valuation can be
- Report
BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming Cities’ Relationship with Nature
Cities are the engine of the global economy - contributing 80% of the world’s GDP – but their exponential growth in recent decades has come at the expense of nature. The built environment has grown by two-thirds in the first 12 years of the 21st century, leading to the degradation of local
- Paper
Nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban areas: perspectives on indicators, knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action
Nature-based solutions promoting green and blue urban areas have significant potential to decrease the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of cities in light of climatic change. They can thereby help to mitigate climate change-induced impacts and serve as proactive adaptation options for
- Dataset
Ecosystem types of Europe
The dataset combines the Corine based MAES ecosystem classes with the non-spatial EUNIS habitat classification for a better biological characterization of ecosystems across Europe. As such it represents probabilities of EUNIS habitat presence for each MAES ecosystem type.
- Document
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.
- Report
Knowledge Transfer between Front Runner and Fast Follower Cities
This document provides a detailed overview of knowledge transfer activities between the FRCs and FFCs. The report will also outline some key innovations and next steps – including (a) the collaborative approach undertaken across WPs as part of the ELF in the design and delivery of Knowledge
- Document
Pine Wood Nematode
This project aimed to overcome the constraints caused by PWD, combining new forms of forest management, methods of early detection of infected trees and decrease their impact.
- Document
Policy-driven Monitoring and Evaluation across Europe: Priorities for Improvement
This 4-page briefing summarises the main challenges and implications for improving policy-driven monitoring and evaluation. Much attention and resources are dedicated to fulfilling the requirements and guidelines of environmental policies. An interdisciplinary pan-European team studied the
- Document
Innovative tools for collaborative forest management
Enhance forest management through understanding the forest resources, identifying conditions for resource mobilization and by knowledge sharing among stakeholders for multi-partner forest management.
- Guidance
Urban Waste Management
Assessment methodology for identifying opportunities to make local urban waste management more sustainable and resilient.
- Guidance
The Sarajevo Process
The Sarajevo Process (Pilot) is a co-creative arts-based engagement approach that has been developed by Connecting Nature partners in Trinity College Dublin and University of East London, in collaboration with cities. The process draws on our memories, places us in nature and captures our embodied
- Document
- Guidance
Urban resilience and sustainability - URBES Factsheet #5
This factsheet explains the importance of understanding the relationship between people and nature in urban planning and decision making in order to achieve urban resilience and sustainability.
- Infographic
NBS EduWORLD Learning Units
The NBS EduWORLD Learning Units page offers a comprehensive and flexible suite of resources designed to integrate Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into higher education and professional training. With 50 curated Learning Units, this platform supports educators, students, and practitioners at all levels
- Report
Nature-based solutions for flood mitigation and coastal resilience: Analysis of EU-funded projects
This document summarises outcomes relating to flood mitigation and coastal resilience from the report ‘Nature-based Solutions: State of the Art in EU-funded Projects’ (Wild et al. (Eds.) 2020) prepared through the EC’s Valorisation of NbS Projects Initiative. EU research and innovation projects
- Document
OPERAS D4.7 Implementation Guidance
D4.7 developed guidance for the design and implementation of schemes that can use the NC/ES concepts: Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES); Offsetting; Standards, Certificates, Reporting, Labelling and Procurement; Spatial Planning, Regulation and Development Control; and Nature Based Solutions.
- Document
- Product
- Report
CONNECTING NATURE CITY REPORT MALAGA, Urban garden in Lagunillas
The City of Malaga is implementing measures to improve the environment and thus also improve the quality of life of its citizens. The city is exploring ways to restore an ecosystem damaged by the impact of economic activity and through the Connecting Nature project, learn more about the
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