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Climate-change action for adaptation through nature-based solutions

Sara Maia, Central European University

05/12/2019, Madrid

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Urban Nature Atlas

The most comprehensive database of urban NBS in Europe Produced as the result of a systematic survey Database development: July – August 2017 Includes 1000 interventions from 100 European cities

NBS can address various urban sustainability challenges

Climate adaptation and mitigation Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity Economic development Health and well-being Social justice and cohesion Water management Improved governance

Urban Nature Atlas Sustainability challenges addressed by the identified projects

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SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES

Figure 1. Sustainability challenges addressed by NBS in the Urban Nature Atlas.

Urban Nature Atlas NBS projects addressing climate change issues

165 Urban parks and forests 141 Grey infrastructu re with green features 108 Blue areas 99 External building greens 90 Green areas for water manageme nt 82 Allotments and community gardens

– Most commonly take place at the district or neighbourhood level; – More likely to be led by co-governance arrangements; – More likely to be driven by policies than other NBS; – More likely to be enabled by city or regional partnerships and by research projects.

Urban Nature Atlas NBS projects aiming to address climate adaptation and resilience

Urban Nature Atlas NBS projects with a focus on climate adaptation and resilience

– Large urban parks developments and reforestation projects; – River revitalization, wetland adaptation or flood alleviation projects; – Climate adaptation strategies or city-level/ district adaptation plans; – Green roof projects with water management features;

Curtain forest at the end of the city Timişoara, Romania

Photo Source 1

Urban settings:

• Street trees
• Forest
• Green corridor

Key challenges:

• Climate change
• Environmental quality
• Green space and biodiversity
• Health and well-being

Aimed at creating a barrier for high temperatures, wind and pollution.

• Create a continuous belt of forests to act as protection curtains around the city ;
• 60m high three wall, designed to stand against very strong winds;
• Forest seedlings were planted with the help of 400 volunteers;
• Offer recreational opportunities to the citizens.

Water Storing Green Park The Hague, The Netherlands

Photo Source 2

Urban settings:

• Large urban park
• Green corridor
• Riverbank greens
• Wetland

Key challenges:

• Climate change
• Environmental quality
• Green space and biodiversity
• Water management

Planned to serve as an ecological corridor and storm water storage.

• Improve biodiversity: creation of habitat and fish spawning grounds;
• Improve the water storage functions of the area;
• Create a space with cultural and aesthetic values;
• Build spaces for recreation.

Fifth Façade Urban Rooftop Garden Porto, Portugal

Photo Source 3

Urban settings:

• Green roofs
• Sustainable urban drainages

systems Key challenges:

• Climate change
• Cultural heritage and diversity
• Economic development
• Green space and biodiversity

Porto’s largest green roof, created on top of a semi-open gallery co-existing with commerce.

• Develop an area in decline by creating a space for community;
• Enhancing sustainable urbanization;
• Precipitation retention, peak flood delay, and the creation of biodiversity niches;
• Improvement of the urban landscape and valorization of buildings.

– Photo source 1: http://livetimisoara.ro/foto-au-extins-perdeaua-de-protectia- forestiera-de-la-sanmihaiu-roman/ – Photo source 2: https://www.denhaag.nl/nl/in-de-stad/verkeer-en- vervoer/werkzaamheden-rotterdamsebaan/molenvlietpark.htm# – Photo source 3: https://architizer.com/idea/429014/ – Photo source 4: https://www.bergen.kommune.no/bk/multimedia/archive/00140/Faktaark_Hau k_svass_140731a.pdf – Photo source 5: http://www.fit-fuer-den-klimawandel.de

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Thank you! Sara Maia maias@ceu.edu