Exploratory approach to nature-based solutions for human-ecological well-being and health in cities. Towards an integrated NBS planning and policy approach framework

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10.2991/978-94-6463-469-3_20How to use a DOI?

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nature-based solutions; sustainable urban planning; well-being; co-governance; green urban design and planning; transdisciplinarity

Abstract

Cities encounter today systemic societal challenges. Therefore, a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcome them is needed, instead of dealing with them individually. The New Urban Agenda proposed a new paradigm shift in sustainable development, calling for a global action on well-management and well-planning of urban spaces in cities in a sustainable and equitable approach, in order to boost health, well-being and quality of life. The NBS Cluster GoGreen Routes project aims to help solve urban and territorial challenges towards an inclusive, resilient, healthier and sustainable future ahead with nature-based solutions (NBS), in order to provide environmental, social and economic benefits through systemic adaptation interventions. In this paper we described the framework to the exploratory analysis on the NBS Cluster Go Green Routes, conducted under the EU-funded H2020 project GO GREEN ROUTES. The exploratory analyses on the NBS Cluster Go Green Routes project was intended to bring new insights in the debate about NBS. Specifically related to the integration of human -ecological well-being and health in cities. This paper reflects on four domains, challenges, impact, and definitions of well-being and health in general, coupled with the key enablers and barriers identified by stakeholders in the 4 workshops held during 2021.This paper contributes to filling knowledge and evidence gaps. With the aim to broaden the discussion and advance the understanding of environmental and ecological, political socio-economic perspectives related to NBS interventions in public spaces as a drive for human and ecological well-being and health in cities and enhance NBS mainstreaming.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Maria Carmen Garcia Mateo
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/08/26
TI  - Exploratory approach to nature-based solutions for human-ecological well-being and health in cities. Towards an integrated NBS planning and policy approach framework
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Nature for Innovative and Inclusive Urban Regeneration (NATiURB 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 247
EP  - 254
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-469-3_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-469-3_20
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