Nature-Based Solutions for Cities

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'I find this book very inspiring and a good foundation for a new, inclusive, more sustainable and resilient urban development both in the Global North and in the Global South. I recommend this book to a very wide audience of readers. It has created a very solid foundation for a journey into a future where research may fruitfully merge with practice, art and design for the benefit for all.' -- Thomas Elmqvist, Nature Cities Journal 'In this urban century, the period of the fastest urban growth in human history, humans still need nature to survive and thrive. In this crucial book, some of the best urban scientists in the world give us a guide for how nature can be a solution to the pressing needs of our time, including climate resilience and equity. For anyone planning, implementing, or monitoring nature-based solutions in cities, this is an essential book.' -- Robert McDonald, Lead Scientist for Nature-based Solutions at The Nature Conservancy 'A lot has been written about nature-based solutions for cities, but this book by some of the leading experts in this field is a must read. It provides a systematic and highly accessible overview of what nature-based solutions are and (can) do for cities, while also offering great examples of making these solutions work, from governance approaches to mobilising art.' -- Cecil Konijnendijk, University of British Columbia, Canada 'This comprehensive book describes in accessible fashion nature based solutions for cities. It brings together the latest knowledge and experiences and is essential reading for researchers, policy makers and practitioners.' -- Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen, ISGlobal - Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Spain 'This book captures a wonderful diversity of knowledge on the multitude of solutions that nature presents to the growing challenges of our urban world. It offers inspiring ideas and practical insights for making the transition to more liveable, peaceful and resilient cities for all living creatures, in every part of the world. The book presents great examples of nature-friendly and inclusive design and cost-effective nature-based solutions that improve quality of life, climate resilience and equitable and regenerative business opportunities.' -- Chantal van Ham, Arcadis, Belgium 'For too long, cities were thought of as the opposite of nature. Now scientists and planners understand that nature is in fact present in cities. This excellent new book shows how cities can enhance the work of nature within their boundaries to improve people's lives and the biodiversity of our urban world.' -- Steward T.A. Pickett, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies 'Cities are facing unprecedented challenges with an urgent need to adapt to a rapidly changing climate and to address accelerating levels of social and economic inequality. This thought provoking and stimulating book gives us exciting pathways forward for regions and residents to transform toward cities that are liveable, just and equitable, but in an inclusive way and inspired by nature. It's an inspiration for us all.' -- Thomas Elmqvist, Stockholm University, Sweden 'Cities around the world are employing ecological, nature-based designs to provide a variety of urban services for urban residents. How can we ensure that they are effective, equitable, and will last? This book is essential reading for graduate students and practitioners alike on the state of the art in how to harness the power of nature for transformational change.' -- Gretchen Daily, Stanford University, US 'As the international community is urgently called to put the lofty goals of the UN's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into practice in an increasingly urban planet, this book offers valuable insights based on tested approaches to make urban sustainable consumption and production a transformative force for human well-being and ecosystem health in challenging times. Recognized by the UN's Environmental Assembly, NBS has become an essential tool for resilience to climate change, and for mainstreaming nature and human rights into urban planning, development, and governance.' -- Oliver Hillel, urban development specialist and officer in the UN's Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity from 1996 to 2023