Develop standards & criteria
Procuring nature-based solutions that are implemented on the ground can be a challenging step. It is important to first develop the standards and criteria to be used in procuring contractors to implement nature-based solutions, whether for their design, construction and/or maintenance.
Example: Design criteria for procuring nature-based solutions in Valencia
Coming soon.
GrowGreen tools:
Coming soon.
External guidance and resources:
A procurement guide to nature-based solutions
TNC
A guide to support the selection, design and implementation of natural water retention measures in Europe
European Commission
Evaluating green infrastructure: A combined sewer overflow control alternative for long-term control plans
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
GrowGreen Newsletter December 2022
22.12.2022.
The December 2022 edition of the GrowGreen Newsletter is available here.
Read moreGrowGreen Final Conference “Cities of the future: nature-based solution for resilience in the face of climate change”
24.11.2022.
On the 8th and 9th of November, GrowGreen hosted its final event in Brest (France): “Cities of the future: nature-based...
Read moreGrowGreen Cities posters
23.11.2022.
What did the GrowGreen cities achieved in these 5 years? Have a look! Brest Manchester Modena Wroclaw Zadar Valencia NBS...
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