Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.d14.0755
Nature-Based Solutions in Danube River Basin: Guidelines for Implementers
Filip Jurić
; University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Milan Martinov
; University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Miroslav Vesković
; University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Hrvoje Mikulčić
; University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Sažetak
Nature-Based Solutions are contemporary approaches to restoring spatially defined urban and landscape areas. An important requirement is that restoration is carried out using green (vegetation) and/or blue (water) infrastructure, including green-blue combinations and hybrid solutions with a modest share of grey infrastructure, for example, concrete and metals. Defining the societal challenges that the restoration should address and respect is essential. The European Commission defines Nature-Based Solutions as nature-inspired, cost-effective solutions that support both biodiversity and human wellbeing. Within the European Commission project "Ecosystem-based governance with Danube lighthouse Living Lab for sustainable Innovation processes", the task was set to develop a methodology for assessing Nature-Based Solutions relevant to the European Union Mission Ocean and Waters in the Danube River Basin. This article reviews a comprehensive body of publications on Nature-Based Solutions and synthesises them into a structured framework for restoration projects. The synthesis can be useful for future practitioners by reducing working time and costs. In addition to the assessment procedure, the framework is extended with a toolbox for practitioners and implementers. It is structured using a flowchart that includes descriptions of activities, the related documents, and relevant decision points. The framework should be treated as a baseline that can be readily upgraded and adapted to specific restoration cases. It incorporates participatory planning and governance, involving stakeholders and participatory democracy, as well as citizen engagement, especially in the monitoring and evaluation phase, which is grounded in deliberative democracy.
Ključne riječi
Nature-based Solutions; Ecosystem restoration; Mission Ocean and Waters; Danube River Basin; Stakeholder engagement
Hrčak ID:
351321
URI
Datum izdavanja:
28.9.2026.
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