THINKNATURE HANDBOOK
This Handbook has been developed in the framework of the ThinkNature project. Its main objective is to gather and promote state-of-the-art knowledge regarding Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), comprising a comprehensive guide to all relevant actors. To this end, each aspect of NBS is investigated, from project development to financing and policy making, and is presented in a concise and comprehensive way, in order to be easily understandable. Regarding the EU agenda around NBS, this Handbook contributes to:
NBS for an improved urban soundscape
Presented by Jerome Defrance
Biodiversity as an apportunity for well-being in the city
Presented by Ghozlane Fleury-Bahi
Nature-based Solutions: A perspective from Local Authorities
Presented by Sunandan Tiwari
Groof project - greenhouses on rooftop
Presented by Maeva Sabre
Paris forum on NBS - introduction to sessions
NBS Financing, business models and decision making mechanisms
The ongoing process of the Urban Agenda Partnership on Sustainable land use and Nature-based solutions
Giovanni Fini Coordinamento Unità Intermedia Qualità Ambientale, Settore Ambiente e Verde Dipartimento Urbanistica Casa e Ambiente, Comune di Bologna
Land allocation process
Presented by Ake Hesslekrans
The case of the new harbour
Business Case Elements for NBS
Presented by Prof. Neil Coles University of Leeds
Scale, Investment, Time, Engagement (SITEsNBS)
Unlocking business models for urban nature-based solutions
Presented by Dr. Helen Toxopeus