Principles for urban nature-based solutions

verfasst von

Nadja Kabisch, Niki Frantzeskaki, Rieke Hansen

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.

Externe Organisation(en)

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung (UFZ)
Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt
Swinburne University of Technology
Hochschule Geisenheim University

Typ

Artikel

Journal

AMBIO

Band

51

Seiten

1388-1401

Anzahl der Seiten

14

ISSN

0044-7447

Publikationsdatum

06.2022

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Umweltchemie, Geografie, Planung und Entwicklung, Ökologie

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

SDG 11 – Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinschaften, SDG 13 – Klimaschutzmaßnahmen

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-021-01685-w (Zugang: Offen)