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Nature-based solutions: Policy recommendations for climate-neutral cities

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18 October 2024

Nature-based solutions: Policy recommendations for climate-neutral cities

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An illustrative photo of architecture in Sevilla, Spain

The Policy Brief on Nature-Based Solutions provides recommendations for integrating NbS into urban planning to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

Publishing org

NetZeroCities

Related Organisation

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

Bankers without Boundaries

Cartif Technology Center

Centre for Systems Solutions

CEREMA

Climate Alliance

Dark Matter Laboratories

Democratic Society Demsoc

Demos Helsinki

EIT Climate-KIC

EIT Urban Mobility

Energy Cities

ERRIN - European Regions Research and Innovation Network

Eurocities

FinEst Centre for Smart Cities

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Fraunhofer

Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation

Global Resilient Cities Network R-Cities

ICLEI Europe

Institute for European Environmental Policy IEEP

LGI Sustainable Innovation

Material Economics

Metabolic Institute

North West Croatia Energy Agency

Open & Agile Smart Cities

Politecnico di Milano

Rupprecht Consult – Forschung & Beratung GmbH

South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd.

TNO

Union Internationale des Transports Publics

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Viable Cities

VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Policy Brief on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), released in June, 2023, by NetZeroCities, offers policy recommendations from seven Mission Cities to EU decision-makers and national authorities, emphasizing the integration of NbS into urban planning to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. It presents practices of some cities, including Lahti which highlights the need for coherent EU policies that integrate climate and nature goals; and Sevilla that addresses extreme heat challenges and calls for EU guidance on urban infrastructure projects. 

The brief underscores the necessity of EU-level regulatory frameworks to support NbS deployment, enhance policy integration, and ensure long-term capacities and resources for sustainable urban development.

For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform. 

#Climate-friendly tourism practices #Sustainable destinations #Nature reserves #Climate action

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Mission Cities' Policy Brief Nature-Based Solutions Policy Lab
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