Increasing vegetation and green and blue
spaces in cities can support both climate change mitigation and adaptation
goals, while also enhancing biodiversity and ecological health. Maibritt Pedersen
Zari(Auckland University of Technology) explains why nature-based
solutions (NbS) must be a vital part of urban planning and design.
Gavin KillipandKate Simpson(Nottingham Trent University) propose a
coordinated research programme of field trials to create a focus for iterative
learning about outcomes in the built environment, for the public good. They
explain why a transdisciplinary programme is needed and seven key
characteristics of the programme are proposed.
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Integrating Nature into Cities
Increasing vegetation and green and blue spaces in cities can support both climate change mitigation and adaptation goals, while also enhancing biodiversity and ecological health. Maibritt Pedersen Zari (Auckland University of Technology) explains why nature-based solutions (NbS) must be a vital part of urban planning and design.
Co-ordinate Built Environment Research for the Public Good
Gavin Killip and Kate Simpson (Nottingham Trent University) propose a coordinated research programme of field trials to create a focus for iterative learning about outcomes in the built environment, for the public good. They explain why a transdisciplinary programme is needed and seven key characteristics of the programme are proposed.