| Title: | Lessons from literature and case studies on cities and NBS related water governance |
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| Authors: | ID Jamšek, Jena (Author)
ID Penca, Jerneja (Author) |
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| Files: |  PDF - Presentation file, download (908,50 KB)
MD5: 20E9C96658FC0E4B8589C3491C423BAC
 URL - Source URL, visit https://zenodo.org/records/19551476
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 2.12 - Final Research Report |
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| Organization: |  ZRS Koper - Science and Research Centre Koper
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| Abstract: | This report synthesizes current insights from scientific literature and practical case studies on the governance of nature-based solutions (NBS) related to water in urban contexts. It is developed to inform and guide the engagement with the partnering cities and the planning and governance strategies of the NATURGO project, particularly the Work Packages 3, 4 and 5. In exploring the NBS in urban water systems from a both strategic and practical implementation perspective, the report has five core objectives: (1) to identify leading/promising governance and planning approaches that promote NBS in cities; (2) to understand which phases of the management cycle (goal-setting, analysis, strategy formation, strategy implementation and strategy monitoring) are most critical; (3) to determine the metrics and indicators used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on NBS water governance; (4) to analyse barriers and enablers that influence successful implementation of NBS in urban water systems; and (5) to map best practices from diverse urban contexts, including examples relevant to NATURGO case study cities. The report reveals that while enthusiasm for NBS has been growing, successful uptake is far from automatic or widespread. It depends on context-sensitive governance arrangements and steps in coordinating various factors. Much remains unknown about how fragmented mandates play out in practice, how participatory processes can genuinely shift power, how durable collaborative structures are best designed, how decision-making under uncertainty can be supported, and how financing and scaling challenges can be addressed through governance innovations. Effective NBS implementation requires interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration, strong engagement among the stakeholders, and innovative technological approaches. Addressing barriers such as institutional fragmentation, financial constraints, and capacity gaps is crucial, while leveraging enablers like policy support, stakeholder engagement, and long-term financial planning ensures sustainability. Additionally, continuous monitoring and adaptive management are essential for assessing the effectiveness of NBS projects and ensuring their long-term resilience against climate change impacts. The report highlights the importance of multi-level governance, which involves coordination across local, national, and international levels to align policies and strategies. Recognizing and valuing the full spectrum of ecosystem services provided by NBS helps gain public and political support, driving funding and resource allocation towards NBS projects. Academic debates on the transition to urban water NBS revolve less around acknowledging its complexity, which is widely recognised, and more around how to address unresolved issues: overcoming institutional fragmentation, ensuring participation translates into equity and empowerment, agreeing on metrics for effectiveness, and reforming policy and financing structures to support long-term mainstreaming. |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Place of publishing: | [Genève] |
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| Place of performance: | [Genève] |
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| Publisher: | Zenodo |
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| Year of publishing: | 2026 |
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| Year of performance: | 2026 |
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| Number of pages: | 1 spletni vir (1 datoteka PDF (52 str.) |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-29390  |
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| UDC: | 502/504 |
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| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.19551476 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 278236419 |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Opis vira z dne 15. 5. 2026;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 15.05.2026 |
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| Views: | 64 |
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| Downloads: | 45 |
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