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Description
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) provide ecological, socio-cultural and economic benefits. However, in several cases they are less effective at performing such benefits, bringing inequalities and injustices in cities, such as access to NbS services, displacement through green gentrification, or lack of community participation. To deepen the concept of inclusive NbS we conducted a systematic review of 280 academic publications, centred on European urban regions. We explored the definition and criteria for inclusive NbS and used network analysis to group their associated barriers and enablers. Our findings reveal that in order to design inclusive NbS, it is essential to engage and properly address the urban residents’ needs, requirements, and values. This could further minimise green gentrification and unequal distribution of NbS benefits (among the most important barriers) and enhance co-creation and accessibility to NbS for all, including vulnerable groups (among most important enablers). We further discuss lessons that can be learned from case studies where NbS inclusivity is at risk as well as where it is practiced at higher levels.
| Keywords | inclusive; nature-based solutions; justice; review; Europe |
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