Understanding the value and limits of nature-based solutions to climate change and other global challenges
There is growing awareness that 'nature-based solutions'(NbS) can help to protect us from
climate change impacts while slowing further warming, supporting biodiversity and securing …
climate change impacts while slowing further warming, supporting biodiversity and securing …
[HTML][HTML] Core principles for successfully implementing and upscaling Nature-based Solutions
Despite substantial increases in the scope and magnitude of biodiversity conservation and
ecological restoration, there remains ongoing degradation of natural resources that …
ecological restoration, there remains ongoing degradation of natural resources that …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
diverse environmental and societal problems, the concept and its practical applications …
[HTML][HTML] Nexus between nature-based solutions, ecosystem services and urban challenges
Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are increasingly promoted to support sustainable and
resilient urban planning. However, design and planning urban NBS targeted at the needs of …
resilient urban planning. However, design and planning urban NBS targeted at the needs of …
Citizen participation in the governance of nature‐based solutions
The last half‐a‐century has seen a marked demand for authentic citizen participation in
public policy‐and decision‐making, not least in the field of sustainability. The depth and …
public policy‐and decision‐making, not least in the field of sustainability. The depth and …
Urban green spaces for the social interaction, health and well-being of older people—An integrated view of urban ecosystem services and socio-environmental justice
Urban green spaces provide multiple ecosystem services to city residents and are
considered an important element of socio-environmental justice. For older people, urban …
considered an important element of socio-environmental justice. For older people, urban …
[HTML][HTML] A 'green'chameleon: Exploring the many disciplinary definitions, goals, and forms of “green infrastructure”
While the concept of green infrastructure (GI) is increasingly popular, definitions,
terminology, and goals differ based on geographic and disciplinary context. This paper …
terminology, and goals differ based on geographic and disciplinary context. This paper …
[HTML][HTML] A framework for assessing and implementing the co-benefits of nature-based solutions in urban areas
To address challenges associated with climate resilience, health and well-being in urban
areas, current policy platforms are shifting their focus from ecosystem-based to nature-based …
areas, current policy platforms are shifting their focus from ecosystem-based to nature-based …
Urban greening through nature-based solutions–Key characteristics of an emerging concept
As a result of urbanisation and climate change, many cities experience the necessity of
efficient and sustainable land use. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are interventions that …
efficient and sustainable land use. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are interventions that …
A review of nature-based solutions for urban water management in European circular cities: a critical assessment based on case studies and literature
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can protect, manage and restore natural or modified
ecosystems. They are a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to address societal …
ecosystems. They are a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to address societal …