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GIZ ValuES - Method Profile: Different interview formats
Interviews are a key method for obtaining first-hand information and field data on any aspect that is of interest. If well-conducted and properly analysed, interviews can significantly advance understanding of complex issues. Various formats exist: An in-depth interview captures how people value or
Beyond Carbon Credits: A BLUEPRINT FOR HIGH-QUALITY INTERVENTIONS THAT WORK FOR PEOPLE, NATURE AND CLIMATE
This document sets out WWF’s views on implementing high-impact and high-quality nature-based solutions for climate mitigation from the perspective of the people and the places where we work, as a companion to WWF’s Blueprint for Corporate Action on Climate and Nature, which focuses on business-
The proposed EU Nature Restoration Law: what role for cities and regions?
This policy brief takes a fresh look at the implications of the European Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law for cities, regions and local actors. The first of its kind, this paper looks at what the Law holds in store for these governments and authorities – actors on the front lines of the
Powering Nature: creating the conditions to enable nature-based solutions
Nature is in freefall. Climate is changing due to humanity’s addiction to burning fossil fuels and converting natural ecosystems for agriculture. This affects in degrading once-productive lands and driving plant and animal species to extinction. And it’s no coincidence that millions of people each
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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The Sarajevo Process
The Sarajevo Process (Pilot) is a co-creative arts-based engagement approach that has been developed by Connecting Nature partners in Trinity College Dublin and University of East London, in collaboration with cities. The process draws on our memories, places us in nature and captures our embodied
OpenNESS Synthesis paper: Green infrastructure
Considering the overall goals of the OpenNESS project and its variety of case studies, it is important to have a clear idea about how the concept of green infrastructure can be operationalised in practice, despite its inherent conceptual complexity and ambiguity. The concept of Green Infrastructure
Barcelona - Embracing the Vision of a Greener Future (URBES video)
With 1.62 million inhabitants, Barcelona is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountain range of Collserola, the city has urbanised virtually all available land after various periods of urban expansion. This has led to conflicting
Climate Justice for People and Nature through Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation: A focus on the Global South
The FEBA Urban EbA Working Group, coordinated by PlanAdapt and IUCN, has published the joint technical paper "Climate Justice for People and Nature through Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation: A focus on the Global South". The paper explores the contribution of EbA to climate justice in
Science for Environment Policy future brief: The solution is in nature
The science is clear: the biodiversity crisis, the climate crisis and the health crisis are interdependent. Political leaders from across the world, representing 80+ countries and the European Union, have also recognised this connection in the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature.1 Climate change accelerates
The Blended Finance Playbook for Nature Based Solutions
Earth Security's new report provides a practical roadmap for public finance institutions (DFIs, donors, foundations) and long-term investors to use blended finance strategically to unlock investments in nature. Nature may be our ultimate asset, but the markets that will enable investors to
Engaging Citizens and Stakeholders with Key Themes and Messages
Explore key themes and messages through a selection of posters. The first set of posters highlights Protect, Restore and Thrive. The second set of posters highlights Working with Nature, Diversfying Options and Multiplying Benefits.
Nature-based solutions and their socio-economic benefits for Europe’s recovery
This briefing provides an overview of the wide range of socio-economic benefits that nature-based solutions can achieve alongside addressing the intertwined climate change and biodiversity loss crises. It highlights the central role these solutions can play in achieving the EU’s 2030 commitments
Better outside – using our spaces more Ideas source book
This booklet is designed to demonstrate possibilities for enticing people to undertake all kinds of activities outside. Being outside can enable things to happen during the Covid-19 pandemic that might otherwise be prevented by the need for ventilation or physical distancing. For example: teaching
Green infrastructure within agricultural landscapes strengthens the supply of ecosystem services
The brief on “Green infrastructure within agricultural landscapes strengthens the supply of ecosystem services” presents how the results from the EC21C, FarmLand, ECODEAL, APPEAL, SmallFOREST and CONNECT projects. It provides evidence that increasing landscape diversity through green infrastructure
Seeing is Believing: West Gorton Community Park
A green space like no other. Seeing is Believing is an 'eco-tour' of West Gorton's brand new Community Park. This film is the face of a spotlight session in Greater Manchester Combined Authorities 'Green Summit' 2020, for it's role in combatting the effects of
OpenNESS Glossary
This glossary was developed to provide some working definitions of terms related to ecosystem services and natural capital and their applications so that they could be 'tested' in the context of OpenNESS. The aim of OpenNESS is to operationalize the concepts of Ecosystem Services (ES) and
Bayesian Belief Networks
A Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) is a framework that uses a graphical representation to show the flow of information in a system. It has nodes or vertices to represent variables which can include observed quantities, latent (unobserved) quantities, expert opinion, model outputs, or unknown
GrowGreen report: Intervention Conclusions - Wroclaw
This report details the interventions and outcomes of the Wroclaw GrowGreen project, funded as part of the European Commission’s 2016 Smart Cities and Communities Call for “Demonstrating Innovative Nature-Based Solutions in Cities”. . This report presents the challenges and results from the work in
Using ecosystem risk assessment science for ecosystem restoration: A guide to applying the Red List of Ecosystems to ecosystem restoration
This guide was developed to promote the application of the science of ecosystem risk assessment, which involves measuring the risk of ecosystem collapse, in ecosystem restoration. It explores how the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems and ecosystem restoration can be jointly deployed to reduce risk of
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