This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.
This book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Emphasis is given to the potential of nature-based approaches to create multiple-benefits for society.
The expert contributions present recommendations for creating synergies between ongoing policy processes, scientific programmes and practical implementation of climate change and nature conservation measures in global urban areas.
Provides specific recommendations to assist city planners
Presents a unique overview of nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation
Shows the effect of nature-based solutions in urban areas with research findings
Nadja Kabisch
Climate change mitigation Nature-based solutions in urban and rural areas Governance, science policy and practice in cities Multiple benefits to society and biodiversity Climate change adaptation Climate change impacts landscape/regional and urban planning