Estimating the social value of nature-based solutions in European cities

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Estimating the social value of nature-based solutions in European cities
 
Bockarjova, Marija; Botzen, Wouter; Bulkeley, Harriet; Toxopeus, Helen
(2022) Scientific Reports, volume 12, issue 1, pp. 1 - 7
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Abstract
By implementing nature-based solutions (NBS), cities generate value for their residents, such as health and wellbeing. We estimate the aggregate social value to urban residents of 85 NBS projects implemented across Europe and find that the majority yield attractive social returns on investment. We offer a new metric to support ... read more
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Keywords: nature-based solutions, social value, cities, General, A Journal, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23983-3
ISSN: 2045-2322
Publisher: NLM (Medline)
Note: Funding Information: This study was funded by the project NATURVATION (Grant No 730243) and the project NATURANCE (Grant No 101060464) of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union. We are also grateful to Joana Jerosch Herold Da Costa Reis for her assistance with compiling the maintenance cost data and Sander de Vries for preparing the graphics. Publisher Copyright: © 2022, The Author(s).
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