Image: Nature-Based Enterprises Guidebook Nature-based enterprises can help to support cities, private sector, and third-sector organisations in the planning, delivery, and management orste...
Image: NbS Framework Reports for Front Runner Cities This Deliverable presents the Nature-based Solutions Framework developed in the Connecting Nature project to support the planning, delivery and leg...
Image: Nature-based solution evaluation indicators: Environmental Indicators Review A report comprising reviews of core and recommended evaluation indicators for evaluating the benefits, co-benefits, and trade-offs associated with ...
Image: Nature-Based Solutions Business Model Canvas Connecting Nature has customised the well-known business model canvas tool specifically to help plan the business models for nature-based solutions...
Image: NbS Financing in Front Runner Cities Connecting Nature aims to support cities in securing financing to support the large-scale implementation of nature-based solutions. Within a relati...
Image: CO-PRODUCTION GUIDEBOOK This Guidebook introduces what co-production is: a novel governance method for developing nature-based solutions where there are a lot of actors (...
Image: Knowledge Transfer between Front Runner and Fast Follower Cities This document provides a detailed overview of knowledge transfer activities between the FRCs and FFCs. The report will also outline some key innova...
Image: Impact Assessment Guidebook This Guidebook presents the Connecting Nature Impact Assessment Framework. This Framework is aimed at supporting citiesin developing and successful...
Image: NbS Financing in Fast Follower Cities This report summarises 1) the progress and results of the fast follower cities (A Coruna (ES), Burgas (BR), Ioannina (GR), Malaga (ES), Nicosia (CY...
The Sarajevo Process The Sarajevo Process (Pilot) is a co-creative arts-based engagement approach that has been developed by Connecting Nature partners in Trinity Colle...
Image: Implementation of the NbS Framework in Fast Follower Cities This Deliverable details the implementation of the Connecting Nature Framework in the Fast Follower Cities. Generally speaking, the cities have hig...
Image: Using ecosystem services to measure the degree to which a solution is nature-based There has been a recent surge of interest in Nature-based Solutions, a concept encompassing a broad suite of ideas that have arisen from the inters...
Image: UrbanByNature Programme in Brazil, the Caucasus, Korea and China To make sure that the valuable processes and outputs of the Connecting Nature project can also go global and inspire local governments beyond Europ...
Image: Providing contact with nature for young generation - A case study of preschools in the City of Poznań, Poland Contact with nature is valuable for the health, wellbeing and development of children. Meanwhile, the urban environment and the contemporary urban ...
Image: NbS Financing and Entrepreneurship in UrbanByNature Hubs This report reflects on the state of nature-based financing and entrepreneurship in four UrbanByNature hubs to unlock the implementation of nature-...
Image: Effective Storytelling for Nature-based Solutions This activity book can be used by a range of audiences, including people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, who are interested in Nature-based...
Image: Connecting Nature communication, social media & events In 2017, when Connecting Nature began, the concept of nature-based solutions was in its infancy. Since then, our partners have played an important ...
Image: From Nature-based Solutions to the Nature-based Economy - Delivering the Green Deal for Europe (Draft White Paper for consultation) Decades of research and more recently public policy recognise that current economic practices are not compatible with a healthy planet. The Europea...
Image: Nature-Based Entrepreneurship: City Strategies & Recommendations Nature-based entrepreneurship is a core element of the Connecting Nature Framework and supports the planning, delivery, and stewardship of large-sc...
Image: The case for mainstreaming nature-based solutions into integrated catchment management in Ireland The intensification of European policies, agreements and regulations for climate action, water resources, energy, agriculture and forestry, and bio...
Image: Implementation of the NbS Framework in Front Runner Cities This Deliverable reports on the implementation of the Connecting Nature Framework in the Front Runner Cities Genk, Glasgow, and Pozna. It showcases...
Image: CONNECTING NATURE FRAMEWORK A CORUÑA: AN URBAN GARDENS GREEN NETWORK The CN Framework, together with the valuable support from project partners, has provided the city with the tools to successfully develop the CN Exe...
Image: Lawns in Cities: From a Globalised Urban Green Space Phenomenon to Sustainable Nature-Based Solutions This opinion paper discusses urban lawns, the most common part of open green spaces and urban green infrastructures. It highlights both the ecosyst...
Image: NbS Framework Reports for Fast Follower Cities This Deliverable presents a cross-city analysis of how the cities have adapted and applied the Connecting Nature Framework for the large-scale impl...
Image: Connecting Nature Framework: SAINT TRINITY PARK CITY OF BURGAS The development and maintenance of the green system on the territory of the municipality of Burgas is a main task and priority of the local adminis...
Image: Not Simply Green: Nature-Based Solutions as a Concept and Practical Approach for Sustainability Studies and Planning Agendas in Cities The concept of a nature-based solution (NbS) has been developed in order to operationalize an ecosystem services approach within spatial planning p...
Image: Mainstreaming the co-production of Nature-based Solutions in European cities Co-production processes enable urban planners and policymakers to unlock the potential of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address multiple urban ch...
Image: CONNECTING NATURE CITY REPORT MALAGA, Urban garden in Lagunillas The City of Malaga is implementing measures to improve the environment and thus also improve the quality of life of its citizens. The city is explo...
Image: Process Design: An Explorer's Guide Solving complex problems with innovative solutions isnt easy, and just like an explorer embarking on a new journey, one should depart prepared with...
Image: Challenges and enablers to financing Nature-based Solutions in Europe Raising knowledge and awareness about alternative financing and business models for large-scale implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in E...
Image: Connecting Nature Framework report: MUNICIPALITY OF PAVLOS MELAS The flagship nature-based solution of Pavlos Melas municipality is the creation of Pavlos Melas Metropolitan Park on a former military camp (about ...
Image: Innovating with Nature: Factors Influencing the Success of Nature-Based Enterprises Nature-based enterprises (NBEs) have recently emerged as important actors in the delivery of nature-based solutions (NbS) to societal challenges, b...
Image: Demonstrating the impact of innovative nature-based solutions This Infographic shows the environmental, social and economic impact of innovative nature-based solutions in Connecting Nature cities Genk, Glasgow...
Image: How to tell your city’s story Connecting Nature Framework - Sarajevo – The development of a resilient city pleasant for the life of citizens of all ages and meeting their needs is one of the goals of the city. Thus, wi...
Image: CO-IMPACT tool Developed within the Connecting Nature Project, CO-IMPACT is a decision-support tool allowing officers and cities to create impact assessment plans...
Image: Connecting Nature Framework report for Ioannina city The exemplar project for Ioannina city is the restoration of Pirsinela Park, popularly known as the living room of Ioannina.The objectives of this ...
Image: Deliverable 2 Report on the outcomes of the lessons learned, mapping of emerging experiments and expert workshops, leading to a synthesis of the most promising indicators for nature- based solutions "This Deliverable presents the Connecting Nature Impact Assessment framework and capacity building process whose aim has been to support the mainst...
Image: KPI analysis process for cities When planning for nature-based solutions, it is important to map and analyse how they would fit within the wider strategy. Connecting Nature front ...
Image: A practical guide to using reflexive monitoring for nature-based solutions (+ready-to-use materials) Throughout the Connecting Nature guidebook 'A practical guide to using reflexive monitoring for nature-based Solutions', at the end of every chapte...
Image: A practical guide to using co-production for nature-based solutions (+ready-to-use materials) This guidebook offers a practical approach and toolbox for designing and implementing your own co-production processes. It presents co-production a...
Image: Innovating with Nature: From Nature-Based Solutions to Nature-Based Enterprises Nature-based solutions (NbS) to address societal challenges have been widely recognised and adopted by governments in climate change and biodiversi...
Image: Technical Solutions Guidebook This Guidebook introduces the technical components that go into the planning, delivery, and long-term stewardship of nature-based solutions. It pro...
Image: State of the Art and Latest Advances in Exploring Business Models for Nature-Based Solutions Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer multiple solutions to urban challenges simultaneously, but realising funding for NbS remains a challenge. When t...
Connecting Nature WP1 Resources (Deliverable 3) Resources generated within WP1 of Connecting Nature, included within the online toolkit (Deliverable 3)...
Image: Aligning nature-based solutions with strategic priorities: a practical guide Urban nature-based solutions have the potential to offer cities a range of opportunities to build climate resilience, improve peoples health and we...
Image: A practical guide to using co-production for nature-based solutions This guidebook offers a practicalapproach and toolbox for designing andimplementing your own co-productionprocesses. It presents co-production asa ...
Image: Reflexive Monitoring Guidebook Reflexive monitoring is an evaluation method that gives urban practitioners insight into the progress of their project in real time. It helps them ...
Image: A practical guide to using reflexive monitoring for nature-based solutions Reflexive monitoring is a method developed to monitor and evaluate transformative solutions. It is based on transition theory and helps you to navi...
Image: Connecting Nature Framework Connecting Nature has developed an introductory guidebook to the overall Connecting Nature Framework and a series on each of the individual element...
Ten research findings about Nature-Based Enterprises The first results from the Connecting Nature research survey of nature-based enterprises!...
Image: Financing and Business Models Guidebook This guidebook introduces the topic of financing and business models for nature-based solutions, identifies some common challenges and enablers to ...
Image: NATURE-BASED PLAY Fostering connections for children’s wellbeing and climate resilience The Nature-based Play publication explores the important relationship between play, nature and climate resilience, considering the perspectives of ...
Image: Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Climate Change Adaptation: Linking Science, Policy, and Practice Communities for Evidence-Based Decision-Making Nature-based solutions offer an exciting prospect for resilience building and advancing urban planning to address complex urban challenges simultan...
Image: Internet of Nature Podcast The Internet of Nature Podcast explores how increasingly "smart" cities have embraced technology for mobility, lighting, and waste management but h...
Image: Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform The Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform is an online marketplace that aims to increase awareness of the economic potential of nature-based soluti...