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Oppla is a global knowledge platform bringing together the latest research on natural capital, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions.

Featured case studies

Heritage zone of Xochimilco: Tlahuac and Milpa alta, Mexico City. The importance of Nature-Based Solutions

Xochimilco is an important tourist attraction for Mexico City and because of thi,s public policies have been focused in conservation, tourism infra...

Community gardens, Poznan - social and open gardens on kindergarten land, city parks and housing estates

SuDS in Sutton's Schools

The aim was to deliver sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) measures on school sites in order to reduce local flood risk, provide ben...

Featured resources

Capturing the Values and Making the Business Case for Nature-Based Solutions - a step by step guide

The guide aims to facilitate NBS adoption in urban areas by highlighting the economic and non-monetary benefits these solutions offer to communities and ecosystem

Guidelines for co-creation and co-governance of nature-based solutions

This report analyses co-creation and co-governance approaches for Nature Based Solutions (NbS). Each project represents different ways in co-design...

NBS EduWORLD Learning Units

The NBS EduWORLD Learning Units page offers a comprehensive and flexible suite of resources designed to integrate Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into...

Upcoming events

European Business & Nature Summit 2025

This summit will gather forward-thinking leaders from the business and finance sectors to discuss how to embed nature and biodiversity into corporate strategies and operations. Stay tuned for more details and registration information.

Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 24 2025

Helsinki, Finland

NetworkNature Annual Event

The 2025 edition of the NetworkNature Annual Event, titled “Choose Nature,” will focus on bridging biodiversity and the economy in a time of pressing global challenges, with Nature-based Solutions at the core. The event will bring together voices from across the public and private sectors to share insights, explore initiatives, and present case studies that connect nature with innovation, finance, and business.

Tue, Sep 16 2025

Brussels, Belgium

Location focused decision-making — Introductory session (early timeslot)

Introductory session for functional teams on location focused decision-making. Nature in your job role - how can your decisions support your company in building resilience and reducing local nature-related risks.

Wed, Sep 10 2025