Social-Ecological-Technological Framework for ...

BiNatUr team published a book chapter in 2023 focusing on the use of a holistic framework to encompass the functioning of aquatic nature-based solutions (aquaNbS). The framework is based on the social, technologic, and social dimensions, and propose that there is a need to characterize the interactions of these dimensions to have a comprehensive analysis and understanding of urban aquaNbS and to support their successful implementation and management. Aquatic nature-based solutions, or ‘aquaNbS’, in urban environment include a diverse range of natural, restored, or completely human-made ponds, streams, and wetlands. These ecosystems can support biodiversity and provide crucial regulating ecosystem services, such as flood control, regulation of water quality, but also many cultural ecosystem services (e.g., wellbeing, recreation). Currently, aquaNbS are often perceived as mere plug-in remedies tailored for particular problems. Rather than standalone solutions, aquaNbS should be recognised as solutions framed and facilitated by societal needs, goals, and plans. […]