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The impact of exposure to green or bluespace on dietary intake and food choices among adults—A systematic literature review
Extensive research has shown that spending time in natural greenspaces has a positive impact on health. However, there is limited evidence regarding potential factors that may influence these effects. This review aimed to assess the strength of the evidence and potential impact of exposure to green
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TELEPÜLÉSI KLÍMAADAPTÁCIÓ: Klímaadaptív gyepgazdálkodás a városban
A Veszprém város önkormányzatának megbízásából elkészült dokumentum a város és a természet kapcsolatát, valamint a város működésének hatását a klímára mutatja be. Összefoglalja az urbanizáció történetének következményeit, vagyis azt, hogy a népességrobbanás, a beépítettség növekedése és a termelési
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Nature-based solutions improving water quality & waterbody conditions. Analysis of EU-funded projects
This document summarises outcomes relating to water quality and waterbody conditions 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 were
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Green Cities Framework (GCF) Handbook
Cities of all sizes and types can develop effective strategies for nature-based solutions, allowing them to create innovative and inspiring ways to tackle major urban challenges, such as flooding and heat stress. Embedding nature-based solutions in this way in long-term city planning, development
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Method Factsheet - Photoseries Analysis
Revealed preference for Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) and spatially-explicit data on location for nearby CES provision can be obtained from popular social networks. Photoseries databases can be acquired from photo-sharing websites such as Flickr, Panoramio and Instagram. The analysis of
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Study on specific design elements of biodiversity offsets: Biodiversity metrics and mechanisms for securing long term conservation benefits
The EU's biodiversity strategy specifies a target to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2020. A No Net Loss initiative is an important component of the EU's strategy to achieve this. In accordance with the mitigation hierarchy, it will seek to strengthen efforts to first avoid, then
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ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK, INDICATORS AND PARTICIPATORY MONITORING PROCESS
This report presents the CONEXUS participatory assessment framework to maximize co-benefits and ensure local impact of urban nature-based solutions (NBS). The CONEXUS participatory assessment framework consists of: 1) A portfolio of indicators on NBS performance; 2) A comprehensive yet simple
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OpenNESS Synthesis paper: Sustainable ecosystem management
Sustainable Ecosystem Management (SEM) is one of the 'four challenges' for ecosystem services (ES) addressed by OpenNESS; the others relate to human well-being, competitiveness and governance. The challenge is to manage ecosystems in such a way that they can sustainably deliver an optimal
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Nature-based Solutions to address global societal challenges - IUCN publication
This report has been prepared as part of an effort by IUCN to define its position on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and plan for future work to advance this concept and support effective implementation of NbS to enhance ecosystem services provision and address societal challenges. The report proposes
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Challenges and opportunities of metropolitan agriculture: micro learning online course
Urban and peri-urban agriculture is a matter of growing importance on a territorial scale. It is reflected in actions aimed at reconnecting the urban population to agricultural production and relocating food systems by promoting short circuits. Its development is based on entrepreneurs who carry
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Blue Green Infrastructure. A Roadmap Towards a Blue Green Infrastructure Manual
Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI) has the potential to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water management. However, whilst valuable research on BGI is available, it often remains theoretical in nature which hinders its effective integration into decision support
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Words into Action: Nature-based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
In this document by UNDRR, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are considered capable to address the growing challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, increased frequency of extreme weather and natural hazards as well as other human-made environmental disasters. The UNDRR developed this 'Words
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OPERAs D4.3 Synthesis report on the operational potential of ES/NC instruments
This report is the synthesis deliverable of WP4 and thus brings together the overarching message of experiences and results of the joint WP4 Instruments work. It is aimed at those developing ES and NC instruments, or those considering funding the development of such instruments, in order to ensure
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Guiding Principles for Co-learning - Framework
This practical framework introduces five principles for co-learning within international transdisciplinary (TD) research for sustainable development in cities: (i) Mutual learning (ii) Context-based learning (local knowledge) (iii) Citizen involvement/ownership (iv) Gender equality (v)
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NeworkNature Annual Event Report
This Report provides a summary of the presentations, panel discussions and parallel sessions of the NetworkNature Annual Event "Achieving the EU Green Deal through nature-based solutions", held on 21st October 2021.
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A global map to aid the identification and screening of critical habitat for marine industries
This paper provides a global map to identify potential and likely marine and coastal Critical Habitat, as defined by 'International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 6'. Eleven biodiversity features are identified which can be used as an early screening aid by industries and
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Resource List: Criteria and Requirements for High-Quality Nature-based Solutions
This review includes a list of selected resources that discuss the criteria and the requirements of high-quality nature-based solutions (NbS). The list consists of resources that offer a comprehensive approach to NbS quality considerations and documents that focus on specific aspects of NbS quality
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Time-use Studies Factsheet
Time use study is an innovation of the conventional stated preference techniques, in particular taken from the contingent valuation approach. In this case, the payment vehicle is expressed in labour hours rather than monetary units (use in the classical willingness to pay studies) (Kenter et al.
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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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NetworkNature Annual Event Report: Upscaling nature-based solutions in policy and practice
This report was produced by NetworkNature to summarise the main outcomes of the NetworkNature Annual Event "Upscaling nature-based solutions in policy and practice", which took place on 27th September in Brussels. The event provided the opportunity to learn more about the state-of-the-
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