Framing “nature‐based” solutions to climate change
In recent years, there has been a growth in scholarship on “nature‐based solutions” and
“natural climate solutions” to climate change. A variety of actors have argued that these …
“natural climate solutions” to climate change. A variety of actors have argued that these …
Assessing deeper levels of participation in nature-based solutions in urban landscapes–A literature review of real-world cases
It is evident that climate change and unanticipated natural events pose new challenges for
humanity and the environment. Already over half of the global population resides in cities …
humanity and the environment. Already over half of the global population resides in cities …
Disconnection from nature: Expanding our understanding of human–nature relations
The human relationship with nature is a topic that has been explored throughout human
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
Principles for urban nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions (NBS) were introduced as integrated, multifunctional and multi-
beneficial solutions to a wide array of socio-ecological challenges. Although principles for a …
beneficial solutions to a wide array of socio-ecological challenges. Although principles for a …
[HTML][HTML] Linking internal and external transformation for sustainability and climate action: Towards a new research and policy agenda
Climate change is an increasing threat to sustainable development worldwide. However, the
dominant incremental policy approaches have not generated action at anywhere near the …
dominant incremental policy approaches have not generated action at anywhere near the …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Does stakeholder participation improve environmental governance? Evidence from a meta-analysis of 305 case studies
Participation and collaboration of citizens and organized stakeholders in public decision-
making is widely believed to improve environmental governance outputs. However …
making is widely believed to improve environmental governance outputs. However …
[HTML][HTML] What's behind the barriers? Uncovering structural conditions working against urban nature-based solutions
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 …
sustainability challenges faced by cities. Yet, NBS are not integrated into mainstream urban …
Nature-based solutions can help reduce the impact of natural hazards: A global analysis of NBS case studies
The knowledge derived from successful case studies can act as a driver for the
implementation and upscaling of nature-based solutions (NBS). This work reviewed 547 …
implementation and upscaling of nature-based solutions (NBS). This work reviewed 547 …
A review of public acceptance of nature-based solutions: The 'why','when', and 'how'of success for disaster risk reduction measures
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized as sustainable approaches to
address societal challenges. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has benefited by moving away …
address societal challenges. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has benefited by moving away …