Reference Base

Global knowledge directions for networked urban resilience.

IUESS Network is positioned in relation to recognized work on cities, nature-based solutions, soil health, urban forestry, ecosystem monitoring and climate adaptation.

Policy and institutional frameworks

  • European Commission - Nature-Based Solutions.
  • UN-Habitat - World Cities Report.
  • IUCN - Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions.
  • WHO Europe - Urban green spaces and health.
  • FAO - Urban and peri-urban forestry.

Tools and data directions

  • i-Tree Eco - Urban forest ecosystem service assessment.
  • Remote sensing and urban forest monitoring.
  • Biochar in urban soils.