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Nature-based Solutions
WHAT ARE NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS?
Nature-based solutions (NBS) use natural processes to tackle environmental, societal, andeconomic challenges. By integrating biodiversity-friendly interventions into urban landscapes, NBS can restore ecosystems, improve resilience to climate change, and enhance humanwell-being.
In cities, NBS can take many forms, from green roofs and pollinator-friendly gardens to urban wetlands and solitary bee hotels. These interventions work with nature to create sustainable, thriving urban environments.
Learn More About Nature-Based Solutions → https://www.biodiversa.eu/biodiversity-valuation/


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WHY DO CITIES NEED NBS?
As urban areas expand, they often replace natural habitats with concrete and steel, reducing biodiversity and ecosystem services. NBS provide a solution by bringing nature back into the city, offering benefits such as:
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Restoring Biodiversity: Supporting native species and pollinators like solitary bees.
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Climate Resilience: Absorbing excess rainwater, reducing urban heat, and improving air quality.
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Human Well-being: Creating green spaces that improve mental health and strengthen communities.
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Sustainable Cities: Providing cost-effective, nature-based alternatives to traditional infrastructure.
UrbanBEE AND NBS: A SCALABLE SOLUTION
UrbanBEE integrates nature-based solutions through citizen science, focusing on one keyintervention: solitary bee hotels. These simple, small-scale structures provide nestinghabitats for native pollinators, helping to:
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Increase pollinator populations and restore urban biodiversity.
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Engage communities by giving people a role in conservation.
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Generate scientific data to inform urban sustainability strategies.
Unlike large-scale urban greening projects, bee hotels are highly scalable and adaptable, making them ideal for cities in both the Global North and South.



UrbanBEE's research explores how small-scale, community-driven NBS can be scaled across diverse urban environments. We aim to answer key questions, such as:
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How effective are bee hotels as an urban biodiversity intervention?
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How do different socio-ecological contexts affect NBS success?
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How can community participation enhance conservation efforts?
Through our multi-city approach, we are testing these ideas in real-world settings, contributing to a global understanding of nature-based solutions in urban areas.​
HOW IS UrbanBEE USING NBS TO TRANSFORM CITIES?
THE BIGGER PICTURE: NBS IN POLICY & URBAN PLANNING
As cities look for ways to meet biodiversity and climate targets, nature-based solutions are increasingly recognised as a key part of sustainable urban planning. UrbanBEE contributes to this conversation by:
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Providing scientific evidence on the effectiveness of bee hotels as an NBS.
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Engaging policymakers in discussions about scalable biodiversity interventions.
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Offering an open-source model for integrating citizen science into urban ecology research.

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GET INVOLVED IN NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS
UrbanBEE is more than a research project—it's a movement for urban biodiversity. Whether you're a researcher, city planner, educator, or citizen scientist, you can play a role in shaping the future of urban nature
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For inquiries, contact us at: myurbanbeeproject@gmail.com