Causal Loop Diagrams for supporting Nature Based Solutions participatory design and performance assessment

Resource type: 
Research
EU project stamp: 
No
Main entity: 
Water Research Institute - National Research Council (Italy)
Societal challenges: 
All
Scope: 
Global
Focus: 
Romania
Description: 

A comparative assessment of multiple NbS, based on the analysis of benefits and co-benefits, as well as the identification of trade-offs among different stakeholders (e.g. the increase of agricultural production versus biodiversity conservation) and potential side effects. This paper aims to facilitate the process of NbS selection and analysis, while considering the multiple impacts associated with their implementation. · The adopted modelling approach in this study highlights NbS interaction mechanisms and the existing and potential trade-offs among co-benefits and between different beneficiaries. The results directly contributes to raising awareness about NbS effectiveness, to increase social acceptance, and particularly contributes to a more even distribution of the co-benefits’ fruition among the various potential beneficiaries.

Date: 
2021
Journal: 
Journal of Environmental ManagementAffiliation:Water Research Institute - National Research Council (IRSA-CNR), Bari, Italy
Language: 
EN