A new resource shows how Wildlife Trusts are restoring nature to address local and global issues. It includes loads of ongoing examples from across the UK, where nature-based solutions (NBS) are delivering multiple benefits.

A new European Commission Independent Expert Report, produced by the NBS Task Force 6, brings together advice, best practice and case studies on involving local stakeholders in the design, implementation and maintenance of nature-based solutions.

It features an ongoing case study from Sheffield, featuring the regeneration of waterways in the city.

Here’s the blurb….

Local decision-makers are tasked with shaping the future of their cities to foster human well-being and boost resilience and local economies. Yet they also face several critical social and environmental challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, or environmental justice. Nature-based solutions are one important tool available to help shape urban futures and tackle these and other challenges. This briefing paper presents practical examples and inspiration for local decision-makers on utilizing co-governance approaches to promote participatory processes and collaborative creation of nature-based solutions. It explores how to fully harness the potential of these solutions in their design, implementation, and maintenance. Options for overcoming institutional challenges in decision-making around nature-based solutions are presented, and the value of co-governance is demonstrated on the basis of city experiences, aiming to inspire other cities to try more inclusive governance approaches.