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
Wuhan-GrowGreen Webinar: Digitalisation for Sponge City
22.03.2022.
On 22nd February 2022, invited partners from the GrowGreen and IGNITION projects in Greater Manchester attended a webinar organised with...
Read moreCatalogue of nature-based solutions in Valencia
16.03.2022.
GrowGreen partners Bipolaire published a catalogue of nature-based solutions for the city of Valencia. The “Catalogue of nature-based solutions” aims...
Read moreThe 6th IPCC Report and what it means for cities
03.03.2022.
As the latest climate report was released this week, the messaging couldn’t have been more dire. The report states that...
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