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
Green Living Areas
Production year
2024
Type of result
Tool
Target audience
Business Support Organisation, General public, Interest groups incl. NGOs, Local public authority, National public authority, Regional public authority, Sectoral agency
Covered areas
Urban area
Keywords
Climate change adaptation, Nature-based solutions, Climate change and biodiversity, Urban development, Water management
Partners
Scientific Research Center Bistra, IRIDRA, EuroMediterranean Center for the Sustainable Development, Regional Association of Italian Towns in 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 result
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.
Transferability potential
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.
Contribution to SDGs
SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 13 - Climate action, SDG 15 - Life on land, SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation
Contribution to the Strategies and EU Policies
EU Adaptation Strategy, EU Biodiversity Strategy, Nature Restoration Law
