Understanding the value and limits of nature-based solutions to climate change and other global challenges

N Seddon, A Chausson, P Berry… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Core principles for successfully implementing and upscaling Nature-based Solutions

E Cohen-Shacham, A Andrade, J Dalton… - … Science & Policy, 2019 - Elsevier
Despite substantial increases in the scope and magnitude of biodiversity conservation and
ecological restoration, there remains ongoing degradation of natural resources that …

[HTML][HTML] What are Nature-based solutions (NBS)? Setting core ideas for concept clarification

B Sowińska-Świerkosz, J García - Nature-Based Solutions, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Nexus between nature-based solutions, ecosystem services and urban challenges

JB Almenar, T Elliot, B Rugani, B Philippe, TN Gutierrez… - Land use policy, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Citizen participation in the governance of nature‐based solutions

B Kiss, F Sekulova, K Hörschelmann… - Environmental Policy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

[HTML][HTML] A 'green'chameleon: Exploring the many disciplinary definitions, goals, and forms of “green infrastructure”

AM Matsler, S Meerow, IC Mell… - Landscape and Urban …, 2021 - Elsevier
While the concept of green infrastructure (GI) is increasingly popular, definitions,
terminology, and goals differ based on geographic and disciplinary context. This paper …

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

F Enssle, N Kabisch - Environmental science & policy, 2020 - Elsevier
Urban green spaces provide multiple ecosystem services to city residents and are
considered an important element of socio-environmental justice. For older people, urban …

[HTML][HTML] A framework for assessing and implementing the co-benefits of nature-based solutions in urban areas

CM Raymond, N Frantzeskaki, N Kabisch… - … Science & Policy, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …

Urban greening through nature-based solutions–Key characteristics of an emerging concept

H Dorst, A Van der Jagt, R Raven, H Runhaar - Sustainable Cities and …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …

A review of nature-based solutions for urban water management in European circular cities: a critical assessment based on case studies and literature

HV Oral, P Carvalho, M Gajewska, N Ursino… - Blue-Green …, 2020 - iwaponline.com
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can protect, manage and restore natural or modified
ecosystems. They are a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to address societal …