Exploring innovative Nature-based Solutions and Green Infrastructure strategies
Insights from the GreenScape CE project
Financing urban Nature-based Solutions
- 2024
- Financing urban Nature-based Solutions
- Online
- 2024
- A. Biasin, H. Toxopeus, D. Pettenella, F. Polzin, M. Masiero
In this English-language paper, the authors conducted a systematic literature review to identify obstacles and effective financing strategies, with a specific focus on the perspective of those who invest or co-invest in these solutions.
Read MoreA literature review from the perspective of funders
The value of the irrigation network in Veneto
- 2024
The Consorzi di bonifica in the Veneto region manages a dense network of canals that, in addition to providing irrigation in the Veneto plain, offer various ecosystem services that benefit the community. To calculate the economic value of these services and improve the management of water resources, the Veneto Region sponsored a study conducted by Etifor, a consulting firm specializing in the monetary valuation of natural resources.
Read MoreAnalysis of ecosystem services between market values and willingness to pay
Protecting biodiversity in Italy: a cost-effective opportunity for businesses
- 2023
Biodiversity in Italy represents an economic opportunity for companies. The paper examines the role of companies in environmental conservation and the economic benefits.
Read MoreREAD THE PUBLICATIONThe economic benefits in Italy are estimated at almost 70 billion euro by 2050.
Forza della natura Quaderno 44 Fondazione CRC
- 2023
This publication develops and describes the climate change debate with up-to-date references and evidence from the international and national scientific community. Find out more!
Read MoreThe "Quaderno 44 || Forza della natura. Le sfide del cambiamento climatico e le nature-based solutions territoriali" ( Force of Nature. The Challenges of Climate Change and Territorial Nature-Based Solutions) develops and describes the debate on climate change with updated references and evidence proposed by the international and national scientific community. The provincial
Integrating Nature-based Solutions in the grey infrastructure of cities
- 2024
- Integrating Nature-based Solutions in the grey infrastructure of cities
- ItalyCroatiaHungaryAustriaSloveniaPoland
- Interreg Central Europe Programme
- 2024
North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA),
Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia,
Scientific Research Centre Bistra Ptuj,
City of Warsaw – Public Roads Authority,
Energiaklub Climate Policy Institute and Applied Communication,
ALDA+ SRL Benefit Corporation SB,
Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health,
ETIFOR Srl Società Benefit,
- Linda Barci, Luma Vasconcelos and Matijana Jergović
The EU CAP Network workshop ‘Young entrepreneurs – Engines of innovation in rural areas’ took place in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December 2022. Etifor helped coordinate the development of the workshop, choosing the methodologies and supporting their implementation.
Read MoreThe EC GreenScape project involves 12 partner organisations from six EC countries: Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Austria
Urban Forests and Green Areas as Nature-Based Solutions for Brownfield Redevelopment: A Case Study from Brescia Municipal Area (Italy)
- 2022
- Urban Forests and Green Areas as Nature-Based Solutions for Brownfield Redevelopment: A Case Study from Brescia Municipal Area (Italy)
- Responsible management
- 2022
- V.A.
This study analyses two alternative NBS intervention scenarios for the regeneration of a brownfield site in Brescia (Italy). The aim of this research is to contribute to expanding the existing literature on the effective assessment of NBS and to provide an example of how research and practice can be integrated to inform urban management activities.
Read MoreRead the articleIn recent years, cities are going through major changes and facing major challenges in terms of sustainability. In order to promote the green transition, today many urban centres needs to plan the regeneration of brownfield areas. In this context, Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are often considered an effective tool to promote the green transition
Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Adaptation
- 2022
- Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Adaptation
- Responsible management
- 2022
- V.A.
The volume “Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Adaptation” was produced with the aim to illustrate the benefits of this type of infrastructure. Alessandro Leonardi from Etifor has contributed to this publication with an article on how to design an appropriate and cost-effective forest green infrastructure for water payment schemes to protect and improve water quality.
Read MoreRead the publicationThe term “Green Infrastructure” (GI) has mainly been discussed from an adaptation strategy perspective in cities and urban areas. However, as this volume shows, GI are relevant for rural and suburban areas too, proving many positive benefits. One of the most important characteristics of GIs is their multifunctionality, as they help maintain biodiversity
Forests for Water Services: A Step-by-Step Guide for Payment Schemes
- 2021
- Forests for Water Services: A Step-by-Step Guide for Payment Schemes
- Responsible management
- 2021
- PESFOR-W Cost Action
The purpose of “A guide to Forest–Water Management” is to improve the global information base on the protective functions of forests for soil and water. Find out more.
Read MoreGuidance on designing appropriate and cost-effective forests for water payment schemes that support tree planting and forest management to protect and improve water quality.
Forests that are good for water
- 2021
- Forests that are good for water
- 2021
- V.A.
The study aims to guide the implementation of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes that support tree planting and forest management to protect and improve water quality.
Read MoreREAD THE PUBLICATIONA step-by-step guide for payment schemes