The GREENHANCEnbt project aims to advance Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) by exploring the enhancement of Urban Agriculture (UA) as a tool for biodiversity conservation and human well-being in urban areas. This project will investigate key synergies and trade-offs between ecological and social dimensions within UA. Target cities include Barcelona (Spain), Malmö (Sweden), and Torino (Italy), serving as case studies for NBS integration in urban settings.
The project is structured around a new framework, Nature-Based Thinking (NBT), which emphasizes the interconnections among nature, organizational governance, and community engagement. By studying these relationships, GREENHANCEnbt will generate guidelines for sustainable UA governance and management, aiming to enhance biodiversity, community health, and social cohesion. Key outputs will include policy recommendations, best practice guides, and simplified protocols for community-based biodiversity monitoring.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences,SLU-( SE) – Project Leader, University of Torino (IT), University of Sassari (IT), Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (ES), Barcelona Regional (ES), Municipality of Torino (IT), Botildenborg S.(SE).
The Municipality of Torino will address ecological and social goals through the governance and promotion of UA, including education for youth and community engagement. In Torino, citizen science initiatives will monitor local biodiversity, particularly butterfly populations, enhancing community involvement and contributing to UA policy development.
The project will implement five work packages (WPs) focused on analyzing biodiversity indicators, community engagement, and UA governance. Actions include:
This project was funded by Biodiversa+ program.
EU contribution to the city of Torino
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