EURO 2025 Leeds
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1134. Assessing the effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions as Inclusive Climate Actions: a case study from Torino, Italy

Invited abstract in session WA-39: Assessment Methods for Shaping the Green, Inclusive, and Digital Cities, stream Sustainable & Resilient Systems and Infrastructures.

Wednesday, 8:30-10:00
Room: Newlyn LG.01

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Sara Torabi
Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino
2. Virginia Pellerey
DIST, Politecnico di Torino
3. Patrizia Lombardi
DIST, Polytechnic of Turin

Abstract

Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are recognized as strategies for climate change adaptation. While existing assessment frameworks focus on the environmental impacts of NBS, they neglect relevant social and economic implications. Instead, a comprehensive approach reveals the role of NBS as Inclusive Climate Actions (ICAs) promoting inclusivity and justice along with climate adaptation. This study details the implementation of an evaluation framework assessing environmental, social, and economic impacts of NBS in four different projects in the city of Torino (Italy). For each indicator, a specific methodology is defined from existing literature. Methodologies include interviews, questionnaires, spatial analysis, and economic modelling. Results of each indicator are normalized for comparison between different projects. Finally, results are discussed to highlight synergies and trade-offs between impacts. The findings stress the relevance of NBS as ICAs. While detected economic and environmental impacts are minimal due to the small dimensions of the projects, results emphasize the effectiveness of NBS in improving well-being, participation, and environmental education. Moreover, this work validates the comprehensive framework and the proposed methodologies. Finally, results contribute with insights for urban policymakers. This work is part of the European project GREEN-INC: growing effective and equitable nature-based solutions through inclusive climate actions.

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Status: accepted

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