Catalogue of urban nature based solutions and water
This catalogue is a user-friendly tool presenting 20 Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban regeneration, classified as water snob and water smart, highlighting benefits, drawbacks, and water requirements.. It is a tool useful for final users, such as public authorities and stakeholders, in order to get a global overview before planning.
Project:
URWAN
Mission
Promoting green living areas
Programme keywords:
Climate adaptation, Nature based solutions
KEEP keywords:
Climate change, Urban development, Water management
Partners:
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CENTRE BISTRA PTUJ; IRIDRA s.r.l.; EuroMediterranean Center for the Sustainable Development; Regional Association of Italian Towns in Lazio u2013 ANCI Lazio
Issues addressed
Urban areas in the Mediterranean face increasing climate risks (floods, drought, heat islands) and need practical solutions to adapt. Yet, existing information on NbS is often too technical and fragmented. This catalogue addresses this gap by providing a clear, accessible overview of NbS and their links to water management
Added value of the document
The catalogue offers a valuable overview of NbS and their potential benefits, providing clear and accessible information for awareness raising and initial exploration. However, it does not include a methodology to help users select the most appropriate solutions for their specific context or to guide implementation.
Transferability potential
The catalogue stands out by classifying NbS as water snob or water smart, thus emphasizing water efficiency. Each NbS is presented in a concise, two-page format with visuals, benefits/drawbacks, cost and social acceptability, making it more user-friendly than traditional technical catalogues. It also provides references for further technical detail.
Contribution to SDGs
Sdg15, Sdg13, Sdg11, Sdg6
Contribution to the Programme / EU policies
EuBiodiversityStrategy, EuAdaptationStrategy, NatureRestoration