Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation: transformation toward sustainability in urban governance and planning

Wamsler, Christine

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“…Although climate adaptation in general, and nature-based solutions in particular are widely advocated (Daily and Matson 2009;Gaffin et al 2012;Ojea 2015;Pasquini and Cowling 2014), they have not been systematically implemented (Andrade et al 2011;IPCC 2014;Sitas et al 2014;Vignola et al 2009;Wamsler et al 2014;Wamsler 2015a). Many local authorities and other urban stakeholders are unsure about what they can do to change this situation.…”

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“…This is illustrated by the following statement by a member of staff from a German municipality, "The first step now is [...] (Wamsler 2015a). This statement illustrates the widespread phenomenon of municipal self-reliance in climate adaptation.…”

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“…The framework was empirically developed and tested between 2003 and 2016 in close collaboration with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, in both developed and so-called developing countries (e.g., Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Central America, Brazil), a process that has involved theoretical developments, analyses and the elaboration of practical guidelines. For more detailed information on the methodology, related case studies etc., see Wamsler (2006Wamsler ( /2007Wamsler ( , 2007Wamsler ( , 2009Wamsler ( , 2014Wamsler ( , 2015a; Wamsler et al (2014);and Wamsler and Pauleit (2016).…”

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Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Governance and Planning

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Theory and Practice of Urban Sustainability Transitions

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The concept of mainstreaming climate change adaptation to foster sustainable urban development and resilience is receiving increasing interest. In particular, the need to mainstream ecosystem-or nature-based solutions into urban governance and planning is widely advocated by both academic and governmental bodies.Adaptation mainstreaming is the inclusion of climate risk considerations in sector policy and practice. It is motivated by the need to challenge common ideas, attitudes, or activities and change dominant paradigms at multiple levels of governance. It seeks to increase sustainability and resilience by expanding the focusfrom preventing or resisting climate hazards -to a broader systems framework in

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Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Governance and Planning

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“…EbA measures are referred to as use of urban ecosystems providing ecosystem services that benefit climate adaptation (Zandersen et al 2014, Geneletti andZardo 2016). However, pathways and supporting legislation for its systematic integration into urban planning is missing and there is limited evidence available on the actual uptake of the concept in municipal policies and plans (Wamsler et al 2014, Wamsler 2015, Geneletti and Zardo 2016. Thus, academics advocate for mainstreaming EbA into urban planning, i.e., incorporating its principles into relevant policies and planning tools across sectors (e.g., Ojea 2015, Wamsler et al 2014, Geneletti and Zardo 2016.…”

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“…These four concepts have been selected because they have gained prominence in academic debates and are increasingly referred to in policy-making. Moreover, nature-based solutions is the core concept of this book, while ecosystem-based adaptation and green infrastructure are widely discussed and increasingly used in both planning and the climate change communities (Davies et al 2015;Wamsler 2015;Zölch et al submitted). Ecosystem services, in turn, are probably the most widely used concept of the four to strengthen the role of nature in decision-making (Haase et al 2014).…”

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Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Change – Four Shades of Green

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'Nature-based -solutions' (NbS) aim to use nature in tackling challenges such as climate change, food security, water resources, or disaster risk management. The concept has been adopted by the European Commission in its research programme Horizon 2020 to promote its uptake in urban areas and establish Europe as a world leader of NbS. However, the concept has been defined vaguely. Moreover, its relationships with already existing concepts and approaches to enhance nature and its benefits in urban areas require clarification.Notably, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), urban green infrastructure (UGI) and ecosystem services (ESS) have gained prominence in academic debates and are increasingly referred to in policy-making. In this chapter main features of each of the concepts, as well as overlaps and differences between them are analysed based on a review of key literature.NbS is the most recent and broadest of the four concepts. Therefore, it may be considered as an umbrella to the other concepts but with a distinct focus on deployment of actions on the ground. EbA is a subset of NbS that is specifically concerned with climate change adaptation via the use of nature. As a planning approach, UGI, on the other hand, can provide strategic guidance for the integration of NbS into

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From Risk Governance to City–Citizen Collaboration: Capitalizing on individual adaptation to climate change

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2016

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Urban societies are increasingly affected by climatic variability and extremes. In theory, adaptation policy creates the conditions needed to support autonomous adaptationor deliver public adaptation if autonomous adaptation fails to develop. However, little attention has been given to autonomous adaptation by private households and individuals, and how it is taken into account in cities' strategic adaptation planning. Against this background, this paper examines the synergies between measures taken by city authorities and citizens, and, more specifically, how public adaptation planning enhances or inhibits private (individual) adaptation. Based on a literature review and an in-depth study of German municipalities, existing types of city-citizen interaction are systematized. The results show that targeted city-citizen collaboration for climate change adaptation is practically non-existent. City authorities rarely pay sufficient attention to financial and structural aid for individual adaptation. Conversely, the available municipal support for individual adaptation has little take-up by members of the public. Furthermore, urban policy and planning often counteract collaboration and the implementation of measures that meet citizens' capacities and needs. The paper concludes that improving citycitizen collaboration for adaptation co-production is an important step in fostering transformative adaptation, if the barriers and driving forces identified in the study are addressed. The framework that is presented advances theory on city-citizen interactions for adaptation co-production, providing a basis for related analyses, action and further research.

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Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation: transformation toward sustainability in urban governance and planning

Cited by 128 publications

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Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Governance and Planning

Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Governance and Planning

Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Change – Four Shades of Green

From Risk Governance to City–Citizen Collaboration: Capitalizing on individual adaptation to climate change

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