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

• Other Authors: Kabisch, Nadja (Editor), Korn, Horst (Editor), Stadler, Jutta (Editor), Bonn, Aletta (Editor)
• Format: Electronic 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
• ISSN: 2199-5508
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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...

Table of Contents:

• Intro; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Chapter 1: Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas-Linkages Between Science, Policy and Practice; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Scope of the Book; 1.3 Structure and Contents of the Book; 1.3.1 Part I: Setting the Scene-Climate Change and the Concept of Nature-Based Solutions; 1.3.2 Part II: Evidence for Nature-Based Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change in Urban Areas; 1.3.3 Part III: Health and Social Benefits of Nature-Based Solutions in Cities; 1.3.4 Part IV: Policy, Governance and Planning Implications for Nature-Based Solutions.
• 2.3.2 Reducing Urban Temperature Through Green or Blue Infrastructure and NBS2.3.3 Selection and Management of Urban Vegetation Under Changing Climatic Conditions; 2.3.4 Green Infrastructure, NBS and Urban Hydrology; 2.4 Planning and Design Aspects of Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions for Adapting to Climate Change; 2.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Change
• Four Shades of Green; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Approach; 3.3 Nature-Based Solutions in Comparison with Other Concepts; 3.3.1 Nature-Based Solutions.
• 3.3.1.1 Definitions of the Concept and Its Origin3.3.1.2 Main Features and Elements of NbS; 3.3.2 Ecosystem-Based Adaptation; 3.3.2.1 Definitions of the Concept and Its Origin; 3.3.2.2 Main Features and Elements of EbA; 3.3.3 Green Infrastructure; 3.3.3.1 Definitions of the Concept and Its Origin; 3.3.3.2 Main Features and Elements of GI; 3.3.4 Ecosystem Services; 3.3.4.1 Definitions of the Concept and Its Origin; 3.3.4.2 Main Features and Elements of ESS; 3.4 Discussion; 3.4.1 Foundations of the Four Concepts; 3.4.2 Commonalities and Differences; 3.4.2.1 NbS vs. EbA; 3.4.2.2 NbS vs. GI.
• 3.4.2.3 NbS vs. ESS3.4.3 Applicability in Urban Planning; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Double Insurance in Dealing with Extremes: Ecological and Social Factors for Making Nature-Based Solutions Last; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 External Insurance; 4.2.1 Ecological Foundations; 4.2.2 Vulnerability and Exposure; 4.3 Internal Insurance; 4.3.1 The Role of Diverse Ecosystems; 4.3.2 Spatial Dynamics; 4.3.3 Public Support: Making Sense of NBS; 4.4 Investing in Insurance: Governance Frameworks; 4.4.1 Flexibility; 4.4.2 Participation; 4.5 Conclusions; References.