Estimating the social value of nature-based solutions in European cities
Publication date
2022-11-18
Authors
Bockarjova, M.
Botzen, W J Wouter
Bulkeley, Harriet
Toxopeus, Helen
Editors
Advisors
Supervisors
Document Type
Article
Metadata
Show full item recordCollections
License
cc_by
Abstract
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.
Keywords
nature-based solutions, social value, cities, General, A Journal, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Citation
Bockarjova, M, Botzen, W, Bulkeley, H & Toxopeus, H 2022, 'Estimating the social value of nature-based solutions in European cities', Scientific Reports, vol. 12, no. 1, 19833, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23983-3