Nature-based solutions form a part of everyday life for urban citizens – whether that is a visit to a local park or passing by a favourite tree – such that their involvement in the design and implementation of new initiatives is critical. Urban citizens, for example through community gardens or food growing projects, are also central to the development and maintenance of nature-based solutions over time. Where citizen engagement is limited, unintended consequences can result – such as increasing house prices around newly designed green areas of cities – which can lead to forms of exclusion and protest.

URBAN NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: PERSPECTIVES, LESSONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, UK

This report looks at how nature-based solutions have been affected by the pandemic and have come to be used through the pandemic in cities across Europe with a specific focus on the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Policy and Planning Toolkit for Urban Green Justice

A new toolkit provides planners and policymakers with 50 tools that fight displacement and gentrification while also improving the accessibility and inclusiveness of green spaces in cities.

Engaging Citizens and Stakeholders with Key Themes and Messages

Explore key themes and messages through a selection of posters. The first set of posters highlights Protect, Restore and Thrive. The second set of posters highlights Working with Nature, Diversfying Options and Multiplying Benefits.

Taking Action for Urban Nature - Citizen Engagement

Diverse values, interests, and needs are associated with nature-based solutions. It is therefore important that they are taken into account in decision-making.