Estimating the social value of nature‑based solutions in European cities

M. Bočkarjova; Wouter J.W. Botzen; H.A. Bukeley; Helen Toxopeus

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Estimating the social value of nature‑based solutions in European cities

M. Bočkarjova^*, Wouter J.W. Botzen, H.A. Bukeley, Helen Toxopeus

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By implementing nature-based solutions (NBS), cities generate value for their residents, such as health and wellbeing. We estimate the aggregate social value to urban residents of 85 NBS projects implemented across Europe and find that the majority yield attractive social returns on investment. We offer a new metric to support investments for NBS by public and private actors for whom social value creation to residents is a core objective.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-7
Number of pages	7
Journal	Scientific reports
Volume	12
Issue number	19833
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23983-3
Publication status	Published - 18 Nov 2022

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ITC-ISI-JOURNAL-ARTICLE
ITC-GOLD

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