2.2Solution 2 · Line of intervention
Nature-based Solutions & Biodiversity
How can rainfall be managed and ecological functions restored with limited space and resources? We assess feasible interventions and verifiable benefits.
For whom
- Companies and production sites
- Operators
- Designers
- Local authorities
Illustrative representation
Services
What the line of intervention includes
Solution 2 · Line 2.2: the services can be activated individually or together, depending on the project and the agreed phases.
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Initial site and habitat overview
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Feasibility studies for NbS and blue and green infrastructure
03
Assessments of biodiversity and habitats
04
Restoration scenarios
05
Indicators and maintenance requirements
How it works
From the idea of an intervention to a manageable project
We assess nature-based solutions (NbS), biodiversity, habitats and blue and green infrastructure, integrating hydrology and ecology.
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Initial overview
Surfaces, stormwater, habitats, constraints and available space.
OutputInitial overview
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Feasibility
Alternatives compared by space, soil, water quality and maintenance.
OutputFeasibility study
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Restoration scenarios
Expected hydraulic and ecological functions for each alternative.
OutputRestoration scenarios
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Indicators and management
What to measure, how often, and who is responsible for maintenance.
OutputIndicators and maintenance requirements
Interventions
What we can assess
The type of intervention is chosen on site: it depends on space, soil, water and ecological objectives.
Rain gardens and infiltration areas
To retain and infiltrate water from roofs and yards.
Blue and green infrastructure
To manage rainfall and reduce the exposure of urban areas.
Habitat restoration
To restore ecological functions and environmental continuity.
Green adaptation measures
To compare green solutions and traditional works.
Benefits
Expected and measured, always kept distinct
In the study we estimate benefits using stated assumptions; monitoring verifies them. Each indicator reports scope, unit, period and comparison conditions.
| Possible indicator | Unit | Expected · study | Measured · monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infiltrated stormwater | m³ per year | Estimate based on rainfall and soil assumptions | Measurement at defined points and periods |
| Peak runoff to the network | % change | Modelled scenario | Comparison with the initial condition |
| Functional green surface | m² | From the project | Survey after construction |
| Habitats and indicator species | presence and status | Stated ecological objective | Periodic ecological surveys |
Relevant referencesIUCN Global Standard for NbS · TNFD / LEAP · ESRS E4 · SBTN · GRI 101Frameworks in Solution 2
Method and references
Before choosing the intervention
The baseline checks and relevant references, to be used to guide choices and document evidence.
Soil, water quality and ecological expertise
Soil permeability, stormwater quality and the ecological expertise required are verified before an intervention is proposed.
IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
It helps to design and assess NbS by considering benefits, feasibility, trade-offs and management over time. Hydrological and ecological studies, alternatives and monitoring plans can support the assessment; a self-assessment is not equivalent to certification.
Official source: IUCN Global Standard for NbS · second edition, 2025
AWS Water Stewardship Standard
For production sites and operators, water balances, basin analyses and indicators can support diagnosis and an action plan. Any certification follows a separate path.
Official source: Alliance for Water Stewardship
Maintenance and responsibilities
A green intervention works if it is managed: maintenance frequency, responsible parties and management costs are part of the feasibility study.
The other lines of intervention in the solution
2.1Line of intervention
Water & Climate Resilience
Will the water be enough? Which areas are exposed to floods?
2.3Line of intervention
Geospatial Intelligence & Monitoring
Where to intervene, and how do conditions change over time?
First step
We assess the technical need
Share spaces, stormwater, ecological objectives and management conditions: we define the most useful first step.
Where do we start?
What we need to get started
Available space and known constraints
Surfaces and stormwater
Ecological objectives
Management and maintenance conditions
Even a site plan or a few photos of the site help.
Request received
Thank you. We will get back to you to define the information needed and the skills to involve.