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This factsheet explores how implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in cities can be a more financially viable alternative to conventional approaches. By outlining inspiring NbS case studies, this factsheet lists possible options for municipalities to fund NbS in order to address societal challenges and to contribute to human well-being. Thus, it aims to provide municipalities with concrete pathways and advice from success-stories to systematically ensure financial viability when implementing NbS in cities.
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Who should read this?
Are you a municipality directly involved in, or thinking of implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) but would like to explore ways to fund them? Is your city looking for economically viable ways to address societal challenges? This factsheet is for you!
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This factsheet was produced by IUCN within the NetworkNature project with contribution from Bruxelles Environnement and Rudersdal Kommune. (Thomas Søgaard, Jens Eyvind Galby)