Integrated planning model could boost urban uptake of nature-based solutions -researchers

Published 05:45 on May 6, 2026 / Last updated at 05:45 on May 6, 2026 / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Cities risk missing out on the benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) due to a lack of practical tools to guide investment decisions, but a new study proposes an integrated framework combining spatial analysis and economic evaluation to help prioritise projects and allocate scarce public funds more efficiently.
Cities risk missing out on the benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) due to a lack of practical tools to guide investment decisions, but a new study proposes an integrated framework combining spatial analysis and economic evaluation to help prioritise projects and allocate scarce public funds more efficiently.


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