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Nature-based solutions

Nature-based solutions: Working with nature to tackle and adapt to climate change

How can nature help in protecting the municipality of Nicosia from climate change impacts (heat waves, flash floods etc.) and improve the experience and wellbeing of the users?

Challenge description

The municipality of Nicosia is and will be facing many climate change related challenges, such as heat waves and flash floods. How can nature be used and incorporated in the build environment of the highly urbanised areas of Nicosia to tackle environmental issues, while improving the wellbeing of the users?

 

Challenge vision

Nature-based solutions are “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits” (IUCN, 2015). The municipality envisions a city were nature is an integral part and co-exists with the build environment. The solutions that come out of this challenges will create a city with clean air, shade, recreational spaces, that is also resilient to climate change, using nature.

Together we can make Nicosia and the world a better place to live!

Do you have ideas on how to create a sustainable future for all? Are you passionate about improving the environment and people's wellbeing? The city of Nicosia needs you! Join the 24h hackathon on climate change challenges in Nicosia on October 25th. The event starts at 1pm at PwC Julia House.

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