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The European Commission defines nature-based solutions as solutions to societal change that are “inspired and supported by nature, which are cost effective, simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help build resilience. Such solutions bring more and more diverse, nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes and seascapes, through locally adapted, resource-efficient and systemic interventions.”
Nature-based solutions have a critical role to play in addressing climate change and enhancing biodiversity. While first introduced by the European Commission, the need for nature-based solutions is now recognised globally. A Nature-based Solutions for Climate Manifesto was introduced at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in 2019 and in 2021 the discussions on Day 7 of COP26 focussed on nature-based solutions. |
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This half-day Masterclass will provide participants with an introduction to nature-based solutions and highlight how they are being incorporated into city planning around the world. Participants will be taken through a combination of presentation materials and exercises which cover:
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Community Capacity Builders delivers the Nature-based Solutions Masterclass to groups of participants by working in partnership with governments and other organisations.