The social dimension that underpins success and long-term sustainability of NbS, remains insufficiently explored. The Guidance Report, developed through the Research & Development BioClimSocial project (of which Dr. André Mascarenhas was a member of the Project Advisory Group), aims to address this gap and serve as a comprehensive, practice-oriented resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders.
Drawing on literature reviews, a global questionnaire, expert interviews, participatory workshops, and four diverse case studies in Austria, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Lebanon, the report offers an empirically grounded theoretical and practical framework to clarify and address the social dimension of NbS.
The Guidance Report defines key social aspects of NbS, synthesizes existing guidance while identifying persistent gaps, and presents practical approaches and recommendations to foster meaningful engagement throughout the NbS lifecycle. It illustrates how socially responsive approaches to NbS can enhance legitimacy, long-term effectiveness, and societal benefits, contributing to more resilient pathways for addressing interconnected climate and biodiversity challenges.
Reference:
Haines-Matos, V., Kozban, I., Bassil, N., Chaudhary, S., Ghassibe, C., Hynek, N., Koné, N. A., Mancera Pineda, J. E., Mascarenhas, A., Schreder, G., Silué, K. S., Talhouk, S. N., & Biber-Freudenberger, L. (2025). The Social Dimension of Nature-based Solutions: Guidance Report. BfN-Schriften 757. Bundesamt für Naturschutz. https://doi.org/10.19217/SKR757
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