Estimating the social value of nature-based solutions in European cities.
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- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Bockarjova M; Faculty of Geo-Sciences and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. m.bockarjova@utwente.nl.; Botzen WJW; Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.; Utrecht School of Economics (USE), Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.; Bulkeley HA; Department of Geography, Durham University, Durham, UK.; Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.; Toxopeus H; Utrecht School of Economics (USE), Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Source
- Publisher: Nature Publishing Group Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101563288 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2045-2322 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20452322 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sci Rep Subsets: MEDLINE
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- Language
- English
By implementing nature-based solutions (NBS), cities generate value for their residents, such as health and wellbeing. We estimate the aggregate social value to urban residents of 85 NBS projects implemented across Europe and find that the majority yield attractive social returns on investment. We offer a new metric to support investments for NBS by public and private actors for whom social value creation to residents is a core objective.
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