Nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas : linkages between science, policy and practice /
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Imprint: | Cham, Switzerland : SpringerOpen, 2017. |
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Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Language: | English |
Series: | Theory and practice of urban sustainability transitions, 2199-5508 Theory and practice of urban sustainability transitions, |
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Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11361361 |
Other authors / contributors: | Kabisch, Nadja, editor. Korn, Horst, editor. Stadler, Jutta, editor. Bonn, Aletta, editor. |
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ISBN: | 9783319560915 3319560913 3319537504 9783319537504 9783319537504 |
Digital file characteristics: | text file PDF |
Notes: | Includes index. ReferencesPart I: Setting the Scene: Climate Change and the Concept of Nature-Based Solutions; Chapter 2: Impacts of Climate Change on Urban Areas and Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 General Impact and Consequences of Climate Change for Urban Areas in Europe; 2.2.1 Effect on Urban Temperatures; 2.2.2 Effect on Urban Hydrology; 2.2.3 Indirect Effects on Urban Habitats and Biodiversity; 2.3 Climate Change Adaptation Possibilities Using Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions; 2.3.1 Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). Open access. Open Access English. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 13, 2017). |
Summary: | This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Emphasis is given to the potential of nature-based approaches to create multiple-benefits for society. The expert contributions present recommendations for creating synergies between ongoing policy processes, scientific programmes and practical implementation of climate change and nature conservation measures in global urban areas. |
Other form: | Print version: Kabisch, Nadja. Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas : Linkages Between Science, Policy and Practice. Cham : Springer, ©2017 9783319537504 |
Standard no.: | 10.1007/978-3-319-56091-5 |
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