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Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions: Social Inclusion
Greater understanding of social inclusion is vital to decision making about mainstreaming nature-based solutions. Social inclusion in this context means understanding how vulnerable, marginalised and under-represented voices are included (rather than excluded) in processes and practices to
Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in Rural Landscapes: Barriers Experienced in the PHUSICOS Project
Article published in Sustainability. From the published abstract: Nature-based solutions (NbS) are becoming increasingly important in both the EU and individual countries’ political agendas, as a sustainable means to reduce the risk posed by hydrometeorological hazards. However, as the use of NbS
Georgian Biodiversity Database
This internet resource aims to introduce the world-wide scientific (and not only scientific) community to the biological diversity of Georgia (and, to certain extent, the Caucasus ecoregion).
Green4C Hackathons
In a world that is increasingly urbanized and threatened by the climate crisis, people are more stressed and disconnected from nature. According to the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, “we need nature in our lives” to improve our psycho-physical health and that of the Planet. Indeed, there is a
Making green economy happen: Integration of ecosystem services and natural capital into sectoral policies
The integration of ecosystem services and natural capital into the functioning of economic sectors provides a concrete means to initiate a shift towards green economy. This process starts with the integration of ecosystem services and natural capital into the policies governing the different
Rotterdam - The transition to urban resilience (URBES video)
The film Rotterdam - The transition to urban resilience introduces Rotterdam as one of the European cities aligned with the URBES - Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services project. The city presents its experiences and future perspectives on strengthening the resilience of the urban ecosystem as
Biodiversity and ecosystem services: the foundation for human health and well-being
Human beings are an integral and inseparable part of the natural world. Our existence and health ultimately depends on the integrity and functioning of ecosystems. This URBES factsheet presents research findings and policy recommendations which underline the value of biodiversity and ecosystem
IPBES Workshop on Biodiversity and Pandemics: Workshop Report
The IPBES #PandemicsReport is one of the most scientifically robust examinations of the evidence and knowledge about links between pandemic risk and nature since the COVID-19 pandemic began - with 22 of the world's leading experts from fields as diverse as epidemiology, zoology, public health
CitiesWithNature and COVID-19: Collection of resources
In the time of the COVID-19 global pandemic, our network of cities and regions is on the frontline of response. The pandemic is calling us to increasingly connect online. CitiesWithNature, as a unique, next-generation initiative, is supporting an online community of practice, enabling learning and
The Resilience Blog
The Resilience Blog is published by the European Forest Institute's Resilience Research Program, which focuses on forest-related risks such as climate change and the role of forests and trees in urban areas. They post both in English and German to address local and international readers.
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PHUSICOS - Caídas de bloques en Artouste
The hazard at Artouste is caused by rockfalls, both from exposed rock ledges and from loose blocks sitting on the surface of the till on the steep slope. The site is adjacent to the Artouste hydroelectric dam, where the RD-934 road descends from the level of the dam to its base. The slope is steep
The Norwegian Nature Index
Norway's Nature Index is intended to document overall trends for the state of major ecosystems throughout the country, and to provide a readily available overview of whether Norway is making progress towards its goal of halting the loss of biodiversity.
Effective Storytelling for Nature-based Solutions
This activity book can be used by a range of audiences, including people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, who are interested in Nature-based Solutions, to facilitate their storytelling process. It has so far been tested on professionals and teams involved in the Connecting Nature project as
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Ecosystem Service and Sustainable Development
We are pleased to announce a new MOOC on Ecosystem Services available immediately on the Coursera platform, produced by the University of Geneva, the Geneva Water Hub, the Luc Hoffmann Institute and the Natural Capital Project. Is this course for me? This MOOC is for anybody interested in
Conexus Life-Lab factsheet series -Fast Forests for Lisbon: Nature, Community, Connections
The pilot Renatura started in late 2021. Its main goal is to bring back biodiversity to urban spaces, while enhancing social inclusion. Fostering a unique private/public sector partnership, the NGO Urbem and the Lisbon City Council convert abandoned public land into Miyawaki-based Fast Forests.
Quantifying the effects of different management scenarios on ecosystem services and livelihoods in San Martín, Peru
Peru is the second-largest country in Latin America in terms of forest area, and hosts ecosystems of high biodiversity value, large protected areas, ever-changing landscape mosaics with dynamic ecosystem transitions, and many indigenous communities and cultures. Although it is considered a country
GoGreenRoutes Report on Co-creation
Primarily based on literature review, this report explores the concept of co-creation in practice-based research (including key definitions; benefits and limitations; obstacles and enablers; and supporting tools and methodologies), in connection with the project themes of nature-based solutions,
Preference Assessment Factsheet
reference assessment is a direct and quantitative consultative method for analyzing perceptions, knowledge and associated value of ecosystem services demand or use (or even social motivations for maintaining the service) without using economic metrics. It could also be used to understand which
Narrative Methods Factsheet
Narrative methods aim to understand and describe the importance of nature and its benefits to people with their own words. By using narrative methods we allow the research participants (residents of a certain place, users of a certain resource, or stakeholders of an issue) to articulate the plural
OpenNESS Synthesis paper: Sustainable ecosystem management
Sustainable Ecosystem Management (SEM) is one of the 'four challenges' for ecosystem services (ES) addressed by OpenNESS; the others relate to human well-being, competitiveness and governance. The challenge is to manage ecosystems in such a way that they can sustainably deliver an optimal
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