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Catalogue of Nature-based Solutions

The Catalogue of NBS is a tool for decision support on Nexus-related NBS selection. The tool not only allows the identification of appropriate NBS, it also provides KPIs in order to assess their technical effectiveness; effectiveness in improving service under specific conditions, climate resilience of the solution and contribution to adaptation.

You are able to explore a list of available NBS, search by keyword in order to find a specific NBS, as well as use filters in order to narrow down the results. Other than that, the tool contains guidelines for the development of a business model with the purpose of making the selected NBS more sustainable.

The Catalogue of NBS is developed using an evidence-based framework aiming at evaluating options for increasing resilience under the WEF Nexus. This work is the output of WP5 of the LENSES project and more information can be found here.

LENSES Project

LENSES aims to contribute to better water allocation, increased food security, preserving ecosystems, and helping adaptation to Climate Change. It will shift from "Nexus Thinking to Nexus Doing" through a collective learning process, which integrates the concepts of Nexus sustainable management, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

LENSES intends to address the main challenges of the Nexus through the following Innovation Plan:

  • Participatory process through learning actions between farmers, scientists, private and governmental entities.
  • Mathematical modeling to understand, discuss complex problems, analyze, and contribute to policy development and inform society.
  • Integrative policy analysis promoting coordination aligned with the fulfillment of the SDGs.
  • NBS to address challenges in increasing resilience of the WEFC Nexus.
  • Integrated business model.
  • Innovative use of EO, enabling strategic decision-making on resource management and operational management.
  • Long-term climate risk assessment integrated with dynamic systems models that address complex issues such as desertification, water budgets, extreme flooding, etc.

Visit LENSES website to learn more about the project!