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Snežana Štrbac1, Milica Kašanin-Grubin1, Lato Pezo2
1Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 21, 2023
Summary
Urban green infrastructure (UGI) and nature-based solutions (NBS) enhance city resilience. This study identifies implementation barriers and policy needs for NBS integration into urban development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Ecology
Background:
- Urban green infrastructure (UGI) and nature-based solutions (NBS) are crucial for sustainable cities and environmental quality.
- NBS are increasingly adopted as infrastructure solutions to bolster urban resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify hindrances and bottlenecks in implementing NBS.
- To assess the effectiveness of current decision-making mechanisms for NBS adoption.
- To determine the existence of binding policies promoting NBS.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis.
- Content analysis for fact-gathering.
Main Results:
- Belgrade plans Type 3 NBS interventions, including ecosystem creation and management across various urban domains.
- Analysis revealed challenges in NBS implementation and decision-making processes.
- Lack of binding policies was identified as a significant barrier.
Conclusions:
- Effective implementation of NBS requires integrated urban planning, water management, and ecological restoration.
- Future efforts must focus on developing and implementing supportive policies and incentives at all governance levels to promote NBS in urban infrastructure development.
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