The Nordic NBS policy handbook provides advice and suggestions for approaches to develop policies aiming at mainstreaming and upscaling the use of nature-based solutions (NBS). It is mainly targeted toward policy- and decision-makers at local, regional, or national levels in the Nordic region, yet other actors such as the private sector and organisations can also find relevant inputs and examples. The handbook can serve as both an inspiration and a source of practical tips and insights. The handbook may also be useful to anyone who is interested in learning more about policies supporting NBS.
The Nordic NBS policy handbook is created by Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Norion Consult, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Ensucon AB and University of Iceland, who are all partners in the A-DVICE project (2022-2024). It was commissioned by the Nordic Council of Ministers.