Land Use Policy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
133, С. 106839 - 106839
Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2023
The
use
of
Nature-based
Solutions
(NBS),
designed
and
implemented
with
participatory
approaches,
is
rapidly
increasing.
Much
being
made
the
Living
Lab
(LL)
concept
to
co-create
innovative
NBS
stakeholders
in
a
certain
societal
environmental,
real-life
context.
Most
current
research
revolves
around
urban
LLs,
thus
overlooking
specificities
rural
areas.
Furthermore,
influence
context
itself
on
co-creation
processes
insufficiently
recognised,
leaving
challenges
associated
such
as
stakeholder
engagement
unresolved.
By
exploring
LLs
OPERANDUM
project,
this
study
identifies
eighteen
contextual
factors
shaping
within
territories
provides
recommendations.
In
addition,
based
lessons
learnt
we
discuss
value
relational
place-based
approach
suggesting
that
process
should
be
approached
dynamic
confluence
many
interconnected
factors.
We
conclude
acknowledging
interconnections
may
increase
success
impact
LL
approach,
ultimately,
benefits
NBS.
Environmental Policy and Governance,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
32(3), С. 247 - 272
Опубликована: Март 14, 2022
Abstract
The
last
half‐a‐century
has
seen
a
marked
demand
for
authentic
citizen
participation
in
public
policy‐and
decision‐making,
not
least
the
field
of
sustainability.
depth
and
forms
engagement
nature‐based
solutions
(NBS),
example,
how
such
shapes
their
trajectories
is
gaining
increasing
attention.
In
this
paper,
we
analyze
current
implications
58
NBS
case
studies
conducted
21
cities
light
supporting
wider
sustainability
goals.
Our
results
show
that
while
tokenistic
dominate
across
variety
contexts,
collaborative
multi‐stakeholder
do
automatically
lead
to
enhanced
ecological
functions.
Deeper
engagement,
however,
strengthen
diversify
both
expected
unexpected
social
outcomes,
including
learning,
sense
belonging,
environmental
stewardship,
inclusiveness
equity,
general.
Driven
by
neoliberal
austerity
logic
governments
often
cede
power
promoters
whose
interests
predefine
an
intervention's
vision
nature.
levels
are
hence
limited
inherent
institutional
structures,
regimes
lack
trust
among
actors
involved.
These
limitations
can
be
partially
bridged
strengthening
relational
reflexive
capacities
institutions.
Focusing
on
process
creating
multiple
arenas
discussion
could
bring
out
new
voices
narratives
also
transform
culture
participation.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 1020 - 1030
Опубликована: Март 24, 2024
Sustainable
urban
design
is
a
critical
component
in
addressing
the
challenges
posed
by
rapid
urbanization
and
increasing
strain
on
natural
resources.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
of
eco-friendly
building
practices
their
impact
communities
within
context
sustainable
design.
The
first
section
examines
various
that
contribute
to
includes
use
renewable
energy
sources,
green
materials,
energy-efficient
technologies.
integration
these
not
only
reduces
environmental
footprint
developments
but
also
enhances
overall
resilience
built
environment.
second
part
focuses
community
It
explores
how
can
foster
sense
community,
improve
residents'
quality
life,
promote
social
equity.
goes
beyond
considerations;
it
embraces
holistic
approach
prioritizes
well-being
inhabitants.
Furthermore,
delves
into
case
studies
examples
successful
projects
from
around
world.
These
showcase
positive
outcomes
implementing
practices,
such
as
improved
air
water
quality,
reduced
consumption,
creation
vibrant,
walkable
neighborhoods.
In
conclusion,
this
highlights
importance
associated
with
urbanization.
By
adopting
mitigate
environment
create
healthier,
more
resilient,
socially
inclusive
spaces.
serves
valuable
resource
for
planners,
architects,
policymakers
seeking
development
enhance
communities.
Keywords:
Urban
Design,
Eco-friendly,
Building
Practices,
Review.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2021
Climate
change
is
one
factor
increasing
the
risk
of
hydro-meteorological
hazards
globally.
The
use
nature-based
solutions
(NbS),
and
more
specifically
ecosystem-based
disaster
reduction
measures
(Eco-DRR),
has
become
a
popular
response
for
that
also
provides
highly-valued
co-benefits.
Public
acceptance
particular
importance
NbS
since
they
often
rely
on
local
collaborative
implementation,
management,
monitoring,
as
well
long-term
protection
against
competing
societal
interests.
Although
public
engagement
common
goal
projects,
it
rarely
carried
out
with
sufficient
understanding
(de)motivating
factors
tied
to
perceptions.
Successful
collaboration
demands
consideration
attitudes
values
in
relation
risk,
nature,
place.
However,
existing
research
does
not
sufficiently
explore
these
themes
together,
their
interactions,
implications
NbS.
This
may
lead
misaligned
expectations
failed
participatory
initiatives,
while
jeopardizing
success
projects
continued
funding
uptake.
We
conducted
citizen
surveys
within
“host”
communities
determine
degree
pro-NbS
behavior,
associated
variables,
how
be
leveraged
increase
acceptance.
compared
results
across
sites,
relying
primarily
correlations
regression
models
along
survey
comments
expert
knowledge.
Three
distinct
rural
being
implemented
OPERANDUM
project
aim
reduce
from
(socio-)natural
Scotland
(landslides
coastal
erosion;
n
=
66
respondents),
Finland
(eutrophication
algal
blooms;
204)
Greece
(river
flooding
water
scarcity;
84).
Our
thus
centers
large
EU
project.
Trust
implementers
consistent
defining
towards
are
strongly
respondents’
commitment
nature
behavioral
(i.e.,
willingness
engage).
Behaviorial
most
consistently
predicted
by
connectedness
place
extent
expected
future
impacts
.
Skepticism
effectiveness
leads
high
demand
relevant
evidence.
To
acceptance,
we
recommend
greater
framing
place-based
demonstration
reduction.
hazard
types,
proposed
NbS,
historical
characteristics
must
considered
developing
strategies
aimed
at
An
interactions
evidence-based
recommendations
our
study
sites
successful
deployment
Europe
beyond.
Nature-Based Solutions,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
2, С. 100042 - 100042
Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2022
More
than
90
systematic
reviews
have
been
conducted
on
the
topic
of
nature-based
solutions
for
climate
change
adaptation
(NBS-CCA).
These
prior
reviews,
however,
are
scattered
across
more
45
different
peer-reviewed
journals
and
gray
literature
sources,
making
it
difficult
to
follow
all
knowledge
generated
remaining
research
gaps.
In
this
study,
we
a
review
NBS-CCA,
with
objective
mapping
analyzing
these
reviews.
We
found
that
most
had
relatively
narrow
focuses,
typically
focusing
particular
geographic
context
NBS-CCA
(mainly
in
urban
coastal
areas)
or
aspect
planning/implementation
outcomes
assessment
policy/governance
issues).
Fewer
focused
mountainous
areas
social
financial
aspects
planning/implementation.
The
majority
relied
solely
analysis,
only
26%
including
literature,
despite
large
amount
variety
exists.
Notably,
no
yet
attempted
comprehensively
analyze
contexts
e.g.
through
meta-analysis
available
topic.
This
would
likely
require
massive
multidisciplinary
effort,
but
could
be
worthy
endeavor
considering
realized
need
integrate
into
national/subnational
policies
various
international
environmental
agreements
pertaining
(e.g.,
Paris
Agreement)
biodiversity
conservation
Post-2020
Global
Biodiversity
Framework).
Conservation Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(3)
Опубликована: Март 14, 2023
Abstract
Urban
biodiversity
conservation
is
critical
if
cities
are
to
tackle
the
biodiversity‐extinction
crisis
and
connect
people
with
nature.
However,
little
attention
has
been
paid
how
urban
environmental
managers
navigate
complex
socio‐ecological
contexts
conserve
in
cities.
We
interviewed
from
Australian
identify
(1)
breadth
of
actions
undertaken
(2)
barriers
enablers
action.
found
current
practice
be
more
diverse,
innovative,
proactive
than
previously
described
(318
across
nine
categories).
Conversely,
priority
identified
by
literature
yet
“mainstream”
(e.g.,
designing
for
human–nature
connection,
securing
space
nature
cities).
Further,
we
a
suite
levers
overcome
barriers.
Our
research
provides
scientists
practitioners
an
understanding
multiple
facets
emphasizes
importance
interdisciplinary
approaches
future
practice.
