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Towards an operationalisation of nature-based solutions for natural hazards
- Source :
- Science of The Total Environment
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Nature-based solutions (NBS) are being promoted as adaptive measures against predicted increasing hydrometeorological hazards (HMHs), such as heatwaves and floods which have already caused significant loss of life andeconomic damage across the globe. However, the underpinning factors such as policy framework, end-users' interestsand participation for NBS design and operationalisation are yet to be established. We discuss theoperationalisation and implementation processes of NBS by means of a novel concept of Open-Air Laboratories(OAL) for its wider acceptance. The design and implementation of environmentally, economically, technicallyand socio-culturally sustainable NBS require inter- and transdisciplinary approaches which could be achievedby fostering co-creation processes by engaging stakeholders across various sectors and levels, inspiring more effective use of skills, diverse knowledge, manpower and resources, and connecting and harmonising the adaptationaims. The OAL serves as a benchmark for NBS upscaling, replication and exploitation in policy-makingprocess through monitoring by field measurement, evaluation by key performance indicators and buildingsolid evidence on their short- and long-term multiple benefits in different climatic, environmental and socioeconomicconditions, thereby alleviating the challenges of political resistance, financial barriers and lack ofknowledge.We conclude that holistic management of HMHs by effective use of NBS can be achieved with standard compliant data for replicating and monitoringNBS inOALs, knowledge about policy silos and interaction betweenresearch communities and end-users. Further research is needed for multi-risk analysis of HMHs andinclusion of NBS into policy frameworks, adaptable at local, regional and national scales leading to modificationin the prevalent guidelines related to HMHs. The findings of this work can be used for developing synergies betweencurrent policy frameworks, scientific research and practical implementation of NBS in Europe and beyondfor its wider acceptance.
- Subjects :
- Underpinning
Environmental Engineering
Process management
010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences
Process (engineering)
010501 environmental sciences
01 natural sciences
Hydro-meteorological hazards
Risk mitigation and adaption
Risk mitigation and adaptation
Nature-based solution
Natural hazard
11. Sustainability
Hydro-meteorological hazard
Indicators
Environmental Chemistry
Adaptation (computer science)
Waste Management and Disposal
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
NBS policies
Nature-based solutions
NBS policie
Pollution
NBS policies Indicators
Nature based solutions
Indicator
Work (electrical)
13. Climate action
Holistic management
Performance indicator
Business
Hydro-meterological hazards
Open-air laboratories (OALs)
Inclusion (education)
Subjects
Details
- ISBN :
- 978-92-79-14298-7
978-952-326-576-9 - ISSN :
- 00489697
- ISBNs :
- 9789279142987 and 9789523265769
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Science of The Total Environment
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....3880ba42afce911cdcc842739bffc508
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138855