Climate change and urbanization have resulted in several societal challenges for urban
areas. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have been positioned as solutions for enhancing …

Obtaining public and/or private finance for upscaling urban nature-based solutions (NBS) is
a key barrier for reaching urban sustainability goals, including climate mitigation and …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are a promising and innovative approach to address multiple
sustainability challenges faced by cities. Yet, NBS are not integrated into mainstream urban …

The present paper traces a chronological history, or roadmap, of the documentation
produced by the European Union (EU) to promote and implement nature-based solutions …

Cities increasingly have to find innovative ways to address challenges arising from climate
change and urbanization. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have been gaining attention as …

We analyze the potential of the European Union (EU) Taxonomy (ET) for Sustainable
Activities to mobilize investments for the sustainability transition toward urban nature-based …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are being promoted as adaptive measures against predicted
increasing hydrometeorological hazards (HMHs), such as heatwaves and floods which have …

Abstract The European Union (EU) has firmly positioned itself as a global leader in
promoting and implementing nature-based solutions (NBS). The recently released EU …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are multifunctional and cost-effective innovations delivering
urban sustainability, but they are not yet mainstream in urban development. This can be …

Environmental planning is considered an important process to positively encourage the
inclusion of nature-based solutions (NbS) in urban areas. The success of their …