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Integrating Nature-Based Solutions in Policy and Planning

Findings and Lessons from INTERLACE Cities

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Knoblauch, D., Gutierrez, M., & Burgos, N. (2024). Insight notes on coproducing value-added governance instruments for restorative NbS (Milestone 2.3). INTERLACE Project.

This report from the INTERLACE project examines the co-creation of governance instruments with partner cities, offering insights into the collaborative development of policies and tools that support the implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS). Developed through structured exchanges with city representatives and guided by the expertise of the project task team, the report sheds light on both the challenges and practicalities of co-creating governance frameworks for urban ecosystem restoration.  

Co-Creation in Action: 19 Governance Instruments Developed 

As part of the INTERLACE project, 19 governance instruments were co-created across six cities, exceeding the initial plan of 18. Each city aimed to develop three governance instruments, but Chemnitz successfully implemented four. These instruments encompass organizational, financial, political, and legal mechanisms that structure interactions between public and private actors involved in NbS initiatives. Examples from INTERLACE cities include a regulation for pocket parks and a Green Space Design Guide, both designed to enhance urban green spaces and improve resilience.  

Lessons from Collaborative Governance  

The report systematically examines the similarities and differences in the design and co-production processes across cities in the EU and CELAC regions. It offers practical considerations for cities looking to implement collaborative governance approaches and highlights the role of project resources—such as co-creation protocols, fiches, interviews, and complementary deliverables like the Urban Governance Atlas (UGA) and city policy analyses—in shaping successful NbS governance instruments. 

In addition to outlining key takeaways from the process, the report provides essential lessons for future initiatives, helping to inform and improve governance frameworks that facilitate urban ecosystem restoration. While the primary audience for this report is the INTERLACE project team, its insights hold broader relevance for cities, policymakers, and practitioners working on sustainable urban development and participatory governance models.

Co-creating governance instruments for nature-based solutions fosters collaborative urban ecosystem restoration by integrating policy, financial, and organizational frameworks that enhance sustainability and resilience.

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Marcela Gutiérrez Miranda (Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica)
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Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), urban ecosystem restoration, sustainable urban planning, green infrastructure development, climate resilience in cities, urban biodiversity conservation, environmental governance, community engagement in NbS, policy integration for NbS, inclusive urban development, NbS financial mechanisms, cross-sector collaboration, smart cities and sustainability, adaptive urban planning, NbS monitoring and evaluation, ecological restoration strategies, green space management, urban resilience frameworks, NbS implementation challenges, sustainable development policies, participatory governance, ecosystem service assessment, urban planning integration, financial mechanism assessment, comparative city assessment
Chemnitz, Germany, Granollers, Spain, Krakow Metropolis, Poland, CBIMA, Costa Rica, Envigado, Colombia, Portoviejo, Ecuador
Interviews, Focus groups, Surveys, Workshops, Community engagement, Stakeholder mapping, Policy analysis, Cross-sector collaboration, Data-driven decision-making, Citizen science, Monitoring and evaluation, Knowledge exchange, Case study analysis, Financial mechanism assessment, Urban planning integration, Ecosystem service assessment, Participatory governance, Institutional analysis, Comparative city assessment, Co-creation processes, Governance best practices
ProjectHorizon 2020International Cooperation to Restore and Connect Urban Environments in Latin America and Europe (INTERLACE)
 

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Cities and their peripheries are constantly confronted with challenges such as urban sprawl, climate change and pollution. These processes can exacerbate the degradation of natural ecosystems, and jeopardize ecosystem service provisioning with negative consequences for... Read more

International Cooperation to Restore and Connect Urban Environments in Latin America and Europe (INTERLACE)

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The Transversal City Impulse Paper (D2.5) presents nine key findings derived from research and insights gained through the experiences of INTERLACE partner cities. This brief serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, decision-makers, and administrative staff,... Read more

Gutiérrez Miranda, Marcela; Felthöfer, Charlotte; Knoblauch, Doris (2024). Integrating Nature-Based Solutions in Policy and Planning: Findings and Lessons from INTERLACE Cities. Transversal City Impulse Paper. INTERLACE Deliverable 2.5

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