Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning : a thematic analysis in six European cities

Megyesi, Boldizsár; Gholipour, Amir; Cuomo, Federico; Canga, Eriona; Tsatsou, Alexandra; Zihlmann, Violeta; Junge, Ranka; Milosevic, Dragan; Pineda-Martos, Rocío

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-30823

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Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning : a thematic analysis in six European cities
Authors:	Megyesi, Boldizsár Gholipour, Amir Cuomo, Federico Canga, Eriona Tsatsou, Alexandra Zihlmann, Violeta Junge, Ranka Milosevic, Dragan Pineda-Martos, Rocío
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DOI:	10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344 10.21256/zhaw-30823
Published in:	Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
Volume(Issue):	96
Issue:	128344
Issue Date:	2024
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1618-8667
Language:	English
Subjects:	Nature-based solution; Circular economy; Circularity challenge; Water management; Resource recovery; Urban agriculture; Built environment; Climate change mitigation
Subject (DDC):	711: Area planning
Abstract:	A commonly addressed aspect of urban planning involves the integration of nature-based solutions (NBS). Before applying NBS, acquiring stakeholders' viewpoints, e.g., city councils, local governments, and academia, contributes to the successful application and thus to mitigation of global challenges such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, water, and food scarcity. The present study explores how stakeholders across Europe view the role of NBS in urban planning. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify patterns, themes, and concepts within interview transcripts gathered through semi-structured interviews held in Budapest, Cordoba, Ljubljana, Reykjavik, Vienna, and Zurich. The study resulted in 107 distinctive codes categorized into NBS benefits, challenges, opportunities, NBS actors, and regulations. The frequency of codes (Fr) mentioned by the interviewees showed that NBS benefit cooperation (Fr=125) between individuals, while the most challenging issue obstructing NBS implementation was the lack of NBS knowledge (Fr=93). The need for green areas (Fr=42) was identified as an opportunity that could give rise to NBS applications. This study also provides practical recommendations to overcome some barriers when implementing NBS.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/30823
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Departement:	Life Sciences and Facility Management
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR)
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Megyesi, B., Gholipour, A., Cuomo, F., Canga, E., Tsatsou, A., Zihlmann, V., Junge, R., Milosevic, D., & Pineda-Martos, R. (2024). Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning : a thematic analysis in six European cities. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 96(128344). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344

Megyesi, B. et al. (2024) ‘Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning : a thematic analysis in six European cities’, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 96(128344). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344.

B. Megyesi et al., “Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning : a thematic analysis in six European cities,” Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, vol. 96, no. 128344, 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344.

MEGYESI, Boldizsár, Amir GHOLIPOUR, Federico CUOMO, Eriona CANGA, Alexandra TSATSOU, Violeta ZIHLMANN, Ranka JUNGE, Dragan MILOSEVIC und Rocío PINEDA-MARTOS, 2024. Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning : a thematic analysis in six European cities. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 2024. Bd. 96, Nr. 128344. DOI 10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344

Megyesi, Boldizsár, Amir Gholipour, Federico Cuomo, Eriona Canga, Alexandra Tsatsou, Violeta Zihlmann, Ranka Junge, Dragan Milosevic, and Rocío Pineda-Martos. 2024. “Perceptions of Stakeholders on Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Planning : A Thematic Analysis in Six European Cities.” Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 96 (128344). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344.

Megyesi, Boldizsár, et al. “Perceptions of Stakeholders on Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Planning : A Thematic Analysis in Six European Cities.” Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, vol. 96, no. 128344, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128344.