Nature-based solutions and green infrastructure
Traditionally urbanisation has meant the loss of green spaces in cities, which has a negative impact on water, air, soil, biodiversity, human health and the climate. A sustainable future needs sustainable cities; and this is where green infrastructure and nature-based solutions can play a role and bring green elements into everyday urban living.
The European Commission defines nature-based solutions as ‘solutions that are inspired and supported by nature, which are cost-effective, simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help build resilience’.
ProGIreg is implementing 8 types of nature-based solutions (NBS).
![](fileadmin/user_upload/NBS/Bees_eric-ward-299684-unsplash-2.jpg)
![](fileadmin/_processed_/9/9/csm_NBS_Einf%C3%BChrung_NBS7_1__8dab3c7bb5.png)