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Integrating Project Management and Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Ecosystem Planning
Integrating Project Management and Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Ecosystem Planning

Author(s): Valentin-Mihai Vatav, Lenuța-Zamfira Hrihor, Ionel Lungu, Izabela Macarie
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Governance, Environmental and Energy policy, Green Transformation
Published by: Editura Politehnica
Keywords: Urban ecosystem services; Nature-Based Solutions; project management; green infrastructure; climate resilience; adaptive governance; sustainable cities;

Summary/Abstract: Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have emerged as a vital strategy to enhance urban sustainability by integrating ecological functionality into the built environment. This paper explores the theoretical foundations of urban ecosystem services and the role of NBS in addressing contemporary environmental challenges. Drawing from recent interdisciplinary literature, it examines how structured project management can support the planning, implementation, and long-term success of NBS interventions. The analysis emphasizes the importance of adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, and hybrid evaluation tools in ensuring ecological and social co-benefits. By integrating project management principles with nature-based approaches, cities can deliver scalable, measurable, and resilient ecosystem services. The findings offer a framework for aligning ecological innovation with institutional capacity, advancing the transition toward sustainable and livable urban futures.

  • Issue Year: 11/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 20-24
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English
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