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SES 1-4-1: Modelling of Blue-Green Infrastructure / NBS / SUDS / LID 3 Location: HSB0 Session Chair: Tone Muthanna Session Chair: Simon De-Ville | |
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5:15pm - 5:30pm
Staged implementation prioritization system for maximizing NBS benefits Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia Urban areas face increasing challenges from climate change, including flooding, heat stress, and environmental degradation. To address these, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) offer sustainable approaches, integrating ecological and engineering principles to enhance resilience. However, the implementation of NBS often leads to lock-in effects, where suboptimal initial decisions limit future flexibility. This study presents a prioritization system for NBS implementation, ensuring maximum long-term benefits while avoiding costly redesigns. The proposed framework is informed by real-world implementations from the Interreg Central Baltic MUSTBE (2023) and LIFE LATESTAdapt (2022) projects, incorporating multi-objective performance indicators (MOPI) and cost-benefit analysis (CBA). The results highlight that early-stage decision-making significantly influences the long-term viability and economic efficiency of NBS investments. Case studies demonstrate how flexible design choices and adaptive planning approaches lead to more cost-effective, multi-functional solutions. By integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations, this research provides a practical guide for urban planners and policymakers to optimize NBS strategies while ensuring long-term sustainability. | |