Nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas : linkages between science, policy and practice

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...

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Other Authors: Kabisch, Nadja, (Editor), Korn, Horst, (Editor), Stadler, Jutta, (Editor), Bonn, Aletta, (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : SpringerOpen, 2017.
Series: Theory and practice of urban sustainability transitions,
Subjects:
City planning > Climatic factors.
City planning > Environmental aspects.
Climate change mitigation.
Sustainable development.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
ISBN: 9783319560915
9783319537504
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Summary: 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.
Item Description: Includes index.
Bibliography: ReferencesPart I: Setting the Scene: Climate Change and the Concept of Nature-Based Solutions; Chapter 2: Impacts of Climate Change on Urban Areas and Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 General Impact and Consequences of Climate Change for Urban Areas in Europe; 2.2.1 Effect on Urban Temperatures; 2.2.2 Effect on Urban Hydrology; 2.2.3 Indirect Effects on Urban Habitats and Biodiversity; 2.3 Climate Change Adaptation Possibilities Using Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions; 2.3.1 Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).
ISBN: 9783319560915
9783319537504
ISSN: 2199-5508
Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

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