Robert C. Brears Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Innovative financial instruments and approaches for implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) are the focus of this research-driven book. It addresses the critical barrier of financing NBS, detailing who should pay and how to fund these initiatives. The book examines various finance models—public, private, and blended—applicable to diverse ecosystems and stakeholder contexts. Through case studies, it highlights best practices in financing NBS, making it a valuable resource for environmental planners, policymakers, NGOs, and students interested in sustainability.

The book critiques the traditional view of the ocean economy as merely a tool for economic growth, highlighting the detrimental consequences of resource exploitation. It discusses the negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems, including overfishing, habitat degradation, and waste dumping. Additionally, it addresses the challenges posed by climate change, such as rising sea levels and ocean acidification, and emphasizes the marginalization of vulnerable coastal communities. The work calls for a reevaluation of how marine resources are managed to ensure their sustainability for future generations.

Focusing on urban water management, the book presents innovative policy approaches that advocate for blue-green infrastructure as a sustainable alternative to traditional grey solutions. It highlights the negative economic and environmental impacts of conventional methods and emphasizes the crucial role of urban water managers in implementing these new strategies. Through diverse case studies, it showcases how cities across various climates and socio-economic backgrounds successfully adopt blue-green practices to enhance resilience against climate change and reduce ecological harm.

This book discusses the need for diverse policies to enhance synergies between the water-energy-food nexus while minimizing trade-offs for a green economy. It features case studies from various global regions that have adopted innovative policies to alleviate nexus pressures and promote green growth, appealing to planners, policymakers, and researchers.