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DOI 10.1007/s13280-021-01685-w
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Title (Primary) Principles for urban nature-based solutions
Author Kabisch, N.; Frantzeskaki, N.; Hansen, R.
Source Titel Ambio
Year 2022
Department SUSOZ
Volume 51
Issue 6
Page From 1388
Page To 1401
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Keywords Biodiversity; Cities; Climate change; Environmental justice; Governance; Sustainability
Abstract Nature-based solutions (NBS) were introduced as integrated, multifunctional and multi-beneficial solutions to a wide array of socio-ecological challenges. Although principles for a common understanding and implementation of NBS were already developed on a landscape scale, specific principles are needed with regard to an application in urban areas. Urban areas come with particular challenges including (i) spatial conflicts with urban system nestedness, (ii) specific urban biodiversity, fragmentation and altered environments, (iii) value plurality, multi-actor interdependencies and environmental injustices, (iv) path-dependencies with cultural and planning legacies and (v) a potential misconception of cities as being artificial landscapes disconnected from nature. Given these challenges, in this perspective paper, we build upon and integrate knowledge from the most recent academic work on NBS in urban areas and introduce five distinct, integrated principles for urban NBS design, planning and implementation. Our five principles should help to transcend governance gaps and advance the scientific discourse of urban NBS towards a more effective and sustainable urban development. To contribute to resilient urban futures, the design, planning, policy and governance of NBS should (1) consider the need for a systemic understanding, (2) contribute to benefiting people and biodiversity, (3) contribute to inclusive solutions for the long-term, (4) consider context conditions and (5) foster communication and learning.
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Kabisch, N., Frantzeskaki, N., Hansen, R. (2022):
Principles for urban nature-based solutions
Ambio 51 (6), 1388 - 1401 10.1007/s13280-021-01685-w