Project Goals

Led by Durham University, NATURVATION involves 14 institutions across Europe working in fields as diverse as urban development, innovation studies, geography, ecology, environmental assessment and economics. Our partnership includes city governments, non-governmental organisations and business. We will assess what nature-based solutions can achieve in cities, examine how innovation is taking place, and work with communities and stakeholders to develop the knowledge and tools required to realise the potential of nature-based solutions for meeting urban sustainability goals.

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News, Events and Blog posts

 

From nature-based solutions to nature-based innovation systems

12 July 2018
Naturvation researchers Sander van der Jagt and Hade Dorst's paper nominated for best conference paper award at International Sustainability Transitions Conference
 

EU-Brazil sector dialogue on nature-based solutions

An “International Seminar on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS): Promoting Urban Nature for more Resilient Cities. Examples from Brazil and Europe” is taking place from 9-10 July 2018 in Brasília (Brazil).
 

Taking green roofs to the next level: an inspiring example from Edinburgh

2 July 2018
A bottom-up initiative in Edinburgh is successfully campaigning to improve the quality of green rooftops within the city centre to benefit local wildlife
 

Understanding & capturing the value of nature-based solutions for water risk management

Naturvation’s researcher Marija Bockarjova to present the "Valuation of NBS impacts: application of meta-analysis value transfer to European Urban Nature Atlas"

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