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A Nature-based Solutions Framework for Embedding Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation into Urban Land Use Plans
Amarilis Lucia Casteli Figueiredo Gallardo1,2, Alan Bond3,4
1Escola Politécnica, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Av. Prof. Almeida Prado, 83, 05508-070, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. amarilisgallardo@usp.br.
Environmental Management
|October 25, 2024
Summary
Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) offer a way to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation into urban land use planning. This research proposes a framework for embedding NbSs within Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Planning and Policy
- Urban Sustainability
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Background:
- Climate change presents significant challenges for land use planning authorities.
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is a key tool for urban land use planning, but climate strategies can negatively impact nature.
- Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) offer a promising alternative for climate action without adverse ecological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a conceptual framework for integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) into the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process.
- To enhance climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies within urban land use planning.
- To explore the practical application of NbSs in urban planning through SEA.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of academic and grey literature.
- Content analysis of reviewed sources.
- Development of a conceptual framework linking NbSs to SEA stages.
Main Results:
- Identified manifold Nature-based Solution (NbS) approaches suitable for addressing climate change impacts within SEA.
- Demonstrated the value of aligning specific NbS strategies with different stages of the SEA process.
- Provided practical suggestions for implementing NbSs in urban land use planning.
Conclusions:
- Embedding Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) within the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) framework can improve climate change adaptation and mitigation in urban planning.
- A structured approach to matching NbSs with SEA stages is crucial for effective implementation.
- This research provides a foundation for more sustainable and resilient urban development through integrated planning.
Keywords:
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