This event introduces the outcomes of the CLEARING HOUSE project, a Sino-European research project on urban forests function as NbS. This event is part of the World Forum on Urban Forestry that will be held from October 16th to 20th in Washington DC.
Twenty-six international partners - including ten case study cities from Europe and China have been working in a collaborative research and knowledge exchange project on how urban forests as nature-based solutions contribute to sustainable urban futures.
The session will introduce the outcomes of the project, including:
- A novel typology of urban forests as nature-based solutions.
- Guidelines for local authorities and other public organisations on implementing urban forests as nature-based solutions.
- ‘City of Trees’ inspirational package for learning with trees and nature (for 10-14 years old)
- Business models for urban trees as nature-based solutions
- CLEARING HOUSE project Spatial Information and Knowledge Hub
- Links to network initiatives across Europe, China and beyond
Finally, we will end the session by discussing research and operational needs that shape future collaboration between European and Chinese partners, as well as exploring regional collaboration around the world.