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Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines

The Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines (HKNbSDG)  demonstrates  how  NbS  global  principles  and  best  practices can be applied in a local context, incorporating geographical, environmental, cultural and socio-economic considerations.

Key objectives of the HKNbSDG include:

  • Illustrating the biodiversity enhancement and societal benefits that NbS can provide;
  • Identifying the key design characteristics of NbS that help to deliver biodiversity enhancement and societal benefits; and
  • Guiding users in the application of key design principles in a local context.
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