Stakeholder Engagement Guide For Nature-Based Solution

Resource type: 
Policy
Research
EU project stamp: 
No
Main entity: 
United Nations Global Compact CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute
Type of entity: 
UN Agency
Key themes: 
Economic and social development
Governance
Indigenous peoples
Outreach
Social impact
Societal challenges: 
New Economic Opportunities & Green Jobs and Participatory Planning and Governance
Social Capacity Building for Sustainable Urban Transformation
Social Justice and Social Cohesion
Scope: 
Global
Description: 

This guide takes a pragmatic approach to stakeholder engagement by presenting general principles and best practices that should be considered throughout all stages of an NbS project, as well as outlining specific steps for incorporating stakeholder engagement throughout NbS project stages.

The identified principles and best practices include engaging a diverse range of stakeholders; building long-term relationships and trust; communicating with empathy; prioritizing transparency and accountability; co-creating rather than imposing; recognizing mutual benefits; removing barriers to engagement; formalizing relationships; ensuring adequate financial support; and appointing well-trained, knowledgeable facilitators.

Date: 
2022
Language: 
EN