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Greening Cities

How cities choose to respond to climate change and urbanization challenges is more critical now than ever before. It affects not only the livability of the residents but also the ecological wellbeing by providing valuable refuges for a wide range of biodiversity. Cities around the world are increasingly pursuing green sustainability agenda, to grow their economies while working to reduce carbon footprints and avoid biodiversity loss. Moreover, cities are uniquely positioned to deliver green recovery after crises and provide the foundation of resilience. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for open green spaces in cities and access to urban nature, providing insights into future planning and policies. 
Greening Cities supports an integrated approach to managing urban biodiversity and the ecosystem, in which “green” and “blue” assets such as grasslands, parks, rivers, lakes, coastal water systems, and wetlands are an integral part of the urban design, land use, and spatial planning. Using natural capital accounting, cities can measure the impact of ecoservices through economic and environmental metrics, and plan, assess, and invest in a network of green urban infrastructure that connects urban and urban peripheries to increase ecological functions, while integrating the value of nature in decision-making. 
 
Understanding the interconnectedness among urban biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate change, and our wellbeing, Greening Cities initiatives will help cities deliver green and low carbon growth.
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A Playbook for Nature-positive Infrastructure Development

  • Country/ City
    World
  • Topic
    Nature-based Solutions, Green Infrastructure, Greening Cities, Biodiversity
  • Published On
    September 26, 2023
  • Author(s)
    FIDIC, WWF, AECOM
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  • A Playbook for Nature-positive Infrastructure Development

    Infrastructure is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. For example, 95% of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is within 5 km of a road. Infrastructure also contributes approximately 79% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with most associated with energy, buildings and transport. There is increasing recognition that the two greatest challenges of our time – climate change and biodiversity loss – cannot be meaningfully addressed without a fundamental shift in how we conceptualise, design and construct our infrastructure.

Nature-based Solutions to Build Climate Resilience in Informal Areas

  • Country/ City
    World
  • Topic
    Nature-based Solutions, Green Infrastructure, Greening Cities, Biodiversity, Housing
  • Published On
    September 20, 2023
  • Author(s)
    UN-Habitat
  • Abstract
  • Nature-based Solutions to Build Climate Resilience in Informal Areas

    This strategy paper draws from existing research and practical project experience applying nature-based solutions (NBS) for adaptation and building climate resilience in informal areas to better understand the potential for upscaling implementation as well as the challenges.
     

Nature-Based Solutions for Cities

  • Published On
    August 30, 2023
  • Author(s)
    Timon McPhearson, Nadja Kabisch, Niki Frantzeskaki , Edward Elgar Publishing 2023
  • Abstract
  • Nature-Based Solutions for Cities

    We are living in the urban century, one where urbanization is driving multiple global environmental changes that in turn place stress and cause major disturbances to urban life and ecosystems.

Integrating Gender and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions: Guidance Note

  • Country/ City
    World
  • Topic
    Nature-based Solutions, Green Infrastructure, Gender, Greening Cities
  • Published On
    June 01, 2023
  • Author(s)
    The World Bank
  • Abstract
  • Integrating Gender and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions: Guidance Note

    Nature-based solutions (NBS) have gained traction in recent years because of their potential to promote sustainable development and reduce disaster risks. In addition to their socioeconomic benefits for people, NBS can be used for up to 37 percent of the climate mitigation actions needed to achieve the emissions goals of the Paris Agreement.

Piloting Nature-based Solutions for Urban Cooling

  • Country/ City
    World
  • Topic
    Nature-based Solutions, Green Infrastructure
  • Published On
    December 28, 2022
  • Author(s)
    The World Bank, ESMAP
  • Abstract
  • Piloting Nature-based Solutions for Urban Cooling

    Reducing excess urban heat and protecting populations from extreme temperatures is one of the 21st century’s key resilience and sustainability challenges. As the planet warms, cities are increasingly finding that they need new ways to keep urban temperatures down to protect their residents. Urban cooling options have primarily focused on space cooling through air conditioning. Nature-based solutions and leveraging urban design to cool cities have yet to be fully deployed and understood, especially by policymakers and urban planners.
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