The NBS catalogue helps planners and designers in urban areas apply nature-based solutions instead of or alongside traditional approaches.
The catalog contains a comprehensive explanation of solutions, along with graphical material, describing how to design and build each solution. Users should have a basic understanding of urban planning concepts or environmental sustainability.
The catalog has been used in Gdynia during the co-creation workshops, including presetnation of various NBS solutions, including the systemic implementation of these solutions.
The benefits of using the NBS catalog include:
This tool is a free (Open source) and can be used to support workshops and consultancy services. Note workshop run in one day and they require some preparation and some work after.
The tool can be used in the following Triple-A phases:
The too can be used within the CRC Tool or ARCH Adaptation Pathway Visualization Tool to better understand the solutions available, also with NBS Adaptation Tool and NBS Workshop in designing phase.
During an extreme rainfall event, Jan watches in fear as water rises dangerously close to flooding his apartment. His experience highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation in Gdynia, inspiring the community to take action and build a more resilient future together.
