References

Original Reference: Guidolotti, G. et al. (2017). Promoting the potential of flux-measuring stations in urban parks: An innovative case study in Naples, Italy. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 233: 153-162.

Brief Summary: Investigates the impacts of climate change on agricultural practices. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should focus on climate adaptation strategies in rural-urban agricultural systems, ensuring food security and sustainability.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2016.11.006

Original Reference: Kabisch, N. et al. (2016c). Urban green space availability in European cities. Ecological Indicators, 70: 586–596.

Brief Summary: Provides a framework for using indicators to assess rural-urban sustainability. Implications: Clear, measurable indicators are needed to track the success of rural-urban linkage initiatives. Recommendations: RAPs should adopt these indicators to measure progress in areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion, ensuring that rural areas are fully integrated into regional growth strategies.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.02.029

Original Reference: Kadykalo, A. et al. (2019). Disentangling ‘ecosystem services’ and ‘nature’s contributions to people’, Ecosystems and People, 15(1): 269-287.

Brief Summary: Explores the importance of innovation in driving rural development. Implications: Innovation is crucial for enhancing rural competitiveness. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should encourage innovation hubs in rural areas, providing support for startups and digital literacy initiatives, to strengthen rural economies and better integrate them into regional development frameworks.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2019.1669713

Original Reference: Haase, D. et al. (2017). Greening cities – To be socially inclusive? About the alleged paradox of society and ecology in cities. Habitat International, 64: 41-48

Brief Summary: Explores innovation and technology for sustainable development. PoliRuralPlus should prioritize technological innovation in RAPs to address challenges in energy, agriculture, and service delivery for both rural and urban areas.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56091-5_13

Original Reference: Tosics, I. (2013). Sustainable land use in peri-urban areas: government, planning and financial instruments. In: K. Nilsson et al. (Eds.) Peri-urban futures: scenarios and models for land use change in Europe: 373-404. Springer.

Brief Summary: This paper highlights innovations in policy and technology that enhance rural-urban connectivity. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should adopt innovative policy frameworks that integrate rural and urban planning, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between the two areas.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30529-0_20

Original Reference: Ruggie, J. (2004). Reconstituting the global public domain: issues, actors and practices. Journal of International Relations, 10 (4): 499–531.

Brief Summary: Examines the relationship between trust and effective governance. Implications: Social capital is critical for the success of rural-urban development projects. Recommendations: Build strong governance structures in RAPs to improve trust between rural communities and urban decision-makers.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/1354066104047847

Original Reference: Barton, D.N. et al. (2017). Integrated assessment and valuation of ecosystem services. OpenNESS Project Deliverable 3.3/4.4

Brief Summary: Focuses on the integrated assessment of ecosystem services. Recommendation: Use this methodology in PoliRuralPlus to assess the environmental impacts of rural development and ensure sustainable rural-urban interactions that conserve ecosystem services.

URL: OpenNESS Project

Original Reference: Chapman, C. & Horner, R.R. (2010). Performance assessment of a street-drainage bioretention system. Water Environment Research, 82 (2): 109-119

Brief Summary: This paper discusses resource recovery systems that can be applied to both rural and urban areas, focusing on waste management and sustainable resource use. Implications: Circular economy practices can improve resource management in rural and urban areas, reducing waste and supporting sustainability. Recommendations: Implement integrated resource recovery systems in rural-urban regions to promote a circular economy, including waste recycling, sustainable resource management, and energy recovery in regional action plans.

URL: Integrated Resource Recovery Systems

Original Reference: Raymond, C.M. et al. (2017). A framework for assessing and implementing the co-benefits of nature-based solutions in urban areas. Environmental Science and Policy, 77: 15-24.

Brief Summary: Explores how ecosystem services can be integrated into regional planning. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate ecosystem service management, such as maintaining biodiversity and water resources, as part of rural-urban cooperation strategies for sustainability and resilience.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2017.07.008

Original Reference: Verweij, P. et al. (2016). QUICKScan as a quick and participatory methodology for problem identification and scoping in policy processes. Environmental Science & Policy, 66: 47-61.

Brief Summary: This article emphasizes the integration of rural development strategies with urban sustainability goals. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on interlinking rural agricultural productivity with urban sustainability initiatives to ensure mutual benefits and resource optimization.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2016.08.002

Original Reference: Kiss, B., Sekova, F. & Kotsila, P. (2019). International Comparison of Nature-Based Solutions. NATURVATION Project Report.

Brief Summary: This report compares various nature-based solutions (NBS) used globally to combat climate change. The report suggests that integrating NBS into regional plans, such as green infrastructure, can greatly enhance the resilience of rural-urban systems. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt similar NBS strategies to boost climate resilience.

URL: https://naturvation.eu/sites/default/files/result/files/international_comparison_of_nbs.pdf

Original Reference: IPBES (2017). IPBES Plenary 5 Decision IPBES-5/1: Implementation of the First Work Programme of the Platform, p23.

Brief Summary: This event focuses on the findings of the IPBES report on biodiversity and ecosystem services, underscoring the importance of protecting natural ecosystems, especially in rural areas. Implications: Biodiversity loss in rural areas can affect ecosystem services that benefit both rural and urban populations. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service protection, ensuring that rural natural resources are managed sustainably for the benefit of both rural and urban areas.

URL: www.ipbes.net/event/ipbes-5-plenary

Original Reference: Diaz, S. et al. (2019). Summary for policymakers of the global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services – unedited advance version, IPBES

Brief Summary: The IPBES assessment highlights the loss of biodiversity and its impact on ecosystem services. RAPs should focus on biodiversity conservation as a central element of rural-urban development strategies, ensuring sustainability and resilience—key priorities for PoliRuralPlus pilots aiming to strengthen environmental outcomes.

URL: https://www.ipbes.net/news/ipbes-global-assessment-summary-policymakers-pdf

Original Reference: Settele, J. et al (2020). COVID-19 Stimulus measures must save lives, protect livelihoods and safeguard nature to reduce the risk of future pandemics. IPBES Expert Guest Article, 27 April 2020.

Brief Summary: Examines how post-COVID-19 recovery measures can impact biodiversity. Implications: Highlights the need to align recovery efforts with biodiversity protection in rural areas. Recommendations: Integrate biodiversity-friendly policies into RAPs, particularly in the context of post-pandemic recovery.

URL: https://ipbes.net/covid19stimulus

Original Reference: Engstrom, R. et al. (2018). Multi-functionality of nature-based and other urban sustainability solutions: New York City study. Land Degradation and Development, 29: 3653 - 3662

Brief Summary: This article discusses the impacts of land degradation on regional development. RAPs should prioritize land management policies that address degradation in rural areas, promoting sustainable land use and preventing further damage. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt land rehabilitation strategies to enhance rural productivity and environmental health.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.3076

Original Reference: Fernandes, J.P. & Guiomar, N. (2018). Nature-based solutions: The need to increase the knowledge on their potentialities and limits. Land Degradation and Development 29(6): 1925-1939

Brief Summary: Explores the impact of land degradation on rural areas and how sustainable practices can mitigate these effects. Implications: Land degradation threatens rural livelihoods and regional sustainability. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on land restoration and sustainable land use practices to prevent degradation and support rural economic growth.

URL: DOI: 10.1002/ldr.29

Original Reference: Holden, J., Gascoign, M. & Bosanko, N.R. (2007). Erosion and natural revegetation associated with surface land drains in upland peatlands. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms 32(10): 1547-1557.

Brief Summary: This paper studies how land degradation impacts rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Regional action plans should focus on land conservation and sustainable agricultural practices to prevent further degradation in rural-urban interfaces.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.1476

Original Reference: Donovan, G.H. & Butry, D.T. (2010). Trees in the city: Valuing street trees in Portland, Oregon. Landscape and Urban Planning. 94(2): 77-83

Brief Summary: The article examines land-use conflicts and planning strategies between urban and rural regions. RAPs should emphasize coordinated land use policies to manage urban expansion while preserving rural land, ensuring balanced development across rural-urban areas, aligned with PoliRuralPlus’s goals for sustainable land management.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2009.07.019

Original Reference: Albert, C. et al. (2019). Addressing societal challenges through nature-based solutions: How can landscape planning and governance research contribute? Landscape and Urban Planning, 182: 12-21

Brief Summary: Discusses land use challenges at urban-rural interfaces. Recommends integrating land use policies into rural-urban regional plans to promote sustainable development and avoid sprawl.

URL: Land Use in Urban and Rural Areas

Original Reference: Zwartkruis, J. et al. (2015). Analysis of green niche-innovations and their momentum in the two pathways. Country report 12: Green niche-innovations in the Dutch land-use system. PATHWAYS Project Deliverable 2.1.

Brief Summary: This document outlines the pathways for transitioning land use systems to more sustainable practices. PoliRuralPlus pilots could benefit from adopting these transition models to guide regional land use planning, supporting long-term sustainability and resilience in rural-urban interactions.

URL: https://pathways-project.eu/sites/default/files/Country%20Report%2012%20Green%20niche%20innovations%20in%20the%20Dutch%20land%20use%20system.pdf