NBS4LOCAL

NBS4LOCAL aims to improve selected policies to support and prioritise nature-based solutions (NBS), thus turning climate-related support systems to a systematic application of eco-conscious solutions in local interventions, and introducing a framework approach for policy makers and stakeholders to mainstream NbS linked to evaluation, planning, financial schemes and monitoring.

As a result of the interregional knowledge sharing among partners, good practices and potential measures are collected, policy improvements with the highest impact potential are identified, and targeted policies are reinforced via guidance documents such as the Practical Policy Guide containing good practices and governance methods on NbS related policies or an open-use self- assessment tool, exploring the triggers and criteria of bottom-up NbS initiatives in relevant policy instruments, as such supporting the monitoring of similar interventions.

Climate-related policies most often apply top-down approaches, while in the case of locally applied NbS, bottom-up initiatives and engaged, highly aware stakeholders have enormous added value. Acknowledging the importance of collaborative approach, NBS4LOCAL relies on intensive stakeholder involvement, dedicates specific measures on the capacity building and awareness of stakeholders in NbS related policies.