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What are Nature-based solutions (NBS)? Setting core ideas for concept clarification by Sowińska-Świerkosz, Barbara, García, Joan

“…•Paper identifies and clarifies core ideas of NBS concept.•Paper shows borders of what green actions would qualify as NBS, and which not.•Action framed as NBS…”
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Embracing Nature-based Solutions to promote resilient marine and coastal ecosystems by O'Leary, Bethan C., Fonseca, Catarina, Cornet, Cindy C., de Vries, Mindert B., Degia, A.Karima, Failler, Pierre, Furlan, Elisa, Garrabou, Joaquim, Gil, Artur, Hawkins, Julie P., Krause-Jensen, Dorte, Le Roux, Xavier, Peck, Myron A., Pérez, Géraldine, Queirós, Ana M., Różyński, Grzegorz, Sanchez-Arcilla, Agustín, Simide, Rémy, Sousa Pinto, Isabel, Trégarot, Ewan, Roberts, Callum M.

“…The world is struggling to limit greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the human footprint on nature. We therefore urgently need to think about how to achieve…”
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A typology for urban Green Infrastructure to guide multifunctional planning of nature-based solutions by Jones, Laurence, Anderson, Sally, Læssøe, Jeppe, Banzhaf, Ellen, Jensen, Anne, Bird, David Neil, Miller, James, Hutchins, Michael G., Yang, Jun, Garrett, Joanne, Taylor, Tim, Wheeler, Benedict W., Lovell, Rebecca, Fletcher, David, Qu, Yueming, Vieno, Massimo, Zandersen, Marianne

“…•We present a hierarchical, feature-based typology of urban GI which supports both mapping and modelling purposes.•We synthesize the evidence behind the…”
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Urban stormwater retention capacity of nature-based solutions at different climatic conditions by Kõiv-Vainik, Margit, Kill, Keit, Espenberg, Mikk, Uuemaa, Evelyn, Teemusk, Alar, Maddison, Martin, Palta, Monica M., Török, Liliana, Mander, Ülo, Scholz, Miklas, Kasak, Kuno

“…•Nature-based solutions for stormwater management help to adapt to climate change and reduce water pollution and flooding risks, lower high cost of damage…”
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Application of nature-based measures in China's sponge city initiative: Current trends and perspectives by Song, Chen

“…•A review of three sponge city technologies in China were compared and discussed.•Rain gardens reduce the surface runoff by 25–69% and the peak runoff by…”
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Barriers and enablers for upscaling coastal restoration by Sánchez-Arcilla, Agustín, Cáceres, Iván, Roux, Xavier Le, Hinkel, Jochen, Schuerch, Mark, Nicholls, Robert J, Otero, del Mar, Staneva, Joanna, de Vries, Mindert, Pernice, Umberto, Briere, Christophe, Caiola, Nuno, Gracia, Vicente, Ibáñez, Carles, Torresan, Silvia

“…Coastal restoration is often distrusted and, at best, implemented at small scales, which hampers its potential for coastal adaptation. Present technical,…”
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An integrated process for planning, delivery, and stewardship of urban nature-based solutions: The Connecting Nature Framework by Collier, Marcus J., Frantzeskaki, Niki, Connop, Stuart, Dick, Gillian, Dumitru, Adina, Dziubała, Agnieszka, Fletcher, Isobel, Georgiou, Pauline, Hölscher, Katharina, Kooijman, Esmee, Lodder, Marleen, Madajczyk, Natalia, McQuaid, Siobhan, Nash, Caroline, Osipiuk, Agnieszka, Quartier, Mien, Reil, Alice, Rhodes, Mary-Lee, Rizzi, Daniela, Vandergert, Paula, Sijpe, Katrien Van De, Vos, Peter, Xidous, Dimitra

“…•Environmental: the Framework delivers and impact guidelines for nature-based solutions.•Economic: the Framework contains guidelines on novel financing and…”
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Nature-based solutions in agriculture: A review of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)-based farming systems in Kerala, “the Land of Coconut Trees” by Kumar, B. Mohan, Kunhamu, T.K.

“…Agricultural intensification in the past has led to many land-use-related issues around the world, and nature-based solutions (NbS) in farming seek to offset…”
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Nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation: A systematic review of systematic reviews by Johnson, Brian Alan, Kumar, Pankaj, Okano, Naoyuki, Dasgupta, Rajarshi, Shivakoti, Binaya Raj

“…•We reviewed the prior systematic reviews related to nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation (NBS-CCA) and analyzed their general characteristics,…”
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Unlocking the potential of agroforestry as a nature-based solution for localizing sustainable development goals: A case study from a drought-prone region in rural India by Telwala, Yasmeen

“…Agroforestry enhances farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change and delivers multiple ecological, social, and economic benefits. However, scientific evidence…”
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Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices by Cheng, Chaonan, Li, Feng

“…Ecosystem restoration, as a core strategy for implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS), inherently aligns with NbS principles. Despite significant progress in…”
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How would nature design and implement nature-based solutions? by Bianciardi, Alessandro, Becattini, Niccolo’, Cascini, Gaetano

“…•The paper identifies the correct definition of NbS for the European Commission and confirms that bio-inspired solutions are not considered NbS.•The paper…”
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Nature-based solutions as nodes of green-blue infrastructure networks: A cross-scale, co-creation approach by Langemeyer, Johannes, Baró, Francesc

“…While nature-based solutions have become foundational to sustainable urban and landscape planning schemes at multiple landscape scales, there is a risk that…”
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The potential of traditional agroforestry practices as nature-based carbon sinks in Ethiopia by Getnet, Desalegn, Mekonnen, Zenebe, Anjulo, Agena

“…Traditional agroforestry practices have economic, social, and environmental benefits to sustain human and ecological systems. The demand for short-term…”
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Using standards for coastal nature-based solutions in climate commitments: Applying the IUCN Global Standard to the case of Pacific Small Island Developing States by Châles, Fanny, Bellanger, Manuel, Bailly, Denis, Dutra, Leo X.C., Pendleton, Linwood

“…Coastal nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized for their multiple benefits to socio-ecological systems, including climate mitigation and…”
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Is-it worth investing in NBS aiming at reducing water risks? Insights from the economic assessment of three European case studies by Le Coent, Philippe, Graveline, Nina, Altamirano, Monica A., Arfaoui, Nabila, Benitez-Avila, Camilo, Biffin, Thomas, Calatrava, Javier, Dartee, Kieran, Douai, Ali, Gnonlonfin, Amandine, Hérivaux, Cécile, Marchal, Roxane, Moncoulon, David, Piton, Guillaume

“…Economic narratives are largely put forward as an argument for the promotion of Nature Based Solutions (NBS). However, integrated economic evidence, taking…”
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Assessing urban ecosystem services to prioritise nature-based solutions in a high-density urban area by Balzan, Mario V, Zulian, Grazia, Maes, Joachim, Borg, Michelle

“…•We assessed ecosystem service (ES) to prioritise nature-based solutions in Valletta•Urban trees and private gardens had the highest regulating ES…”
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Stand structure and carbon storage of a young mangrove plantation forest in coastal area of Bangladesh: The promise of a natural solution by Ahmed, Shamim, Kamruzzaman, Md, Rahman, Md. Saidur, Sakib, Nazmus, Azad, Md. Salim, Dey, Tanmoy

“…•Stand structure, species composition, and biomass stocks in the young mangrove plantation have been investigated in terms of evaluating the potential.•The…”
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Salt marsh construction as a nature-based solution in an estuarine social-ecological system by Baptist, Martin J., Dankers, P., Cleveringa, J., Sittoni, L., Willemsen, P.W.J.M., van Puijenbroek, M.E.B., de Vries, B.M.L., Leuven, J.R.F.W., Coumou, L., Kramer, H., Elschot, K.

“…•Merging a local NBS into a regional social-ecological system enhances feasibility.•Mixing sand with 25% mud boosts vegetation cover and species…”
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Operationalising nature-based solutions for the design of water management interventions by Souliotis, I., Voulvoulis, N.

“…•Environmental aspects: The present paper reviews the potential of nature-based solutions and evaluates their role as interventions for catchment management in…”
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