Nature-Based Solutions—3rd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

“Nature-based solutions” (NbS) is an umbrella term for ecosystem-based approaches. It includes several actions in harmony with natural environmental principles to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and address timely challenges while benefitting human livelihoods and the environment.

The NbS approach includes actions that are carried out in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, especially local communities, focusing on key elements such as protection, restoration, and management of ecosystems and ecosystem services. The sustainable management of water systems, coastal areas, arable land, grasslands, and forests is a key approach. The creation of green zones in and around urban and peri-urban areas is also a key element in NbS.

For the third edition of this NbS Topic, original research articles are welcome to be submitted that focus on inter-alia, (a) ecosystem restoration, (b) ecosystem-based and climate change adaptation, (c) natural and green infrastructure elements, (d) ecosystem-based management approaches, (e) ecosystem and biodiversity conservation actions, (f) circular economy, and (g) the contribution of NbS to reduce the risk of future pandemics. Critical, analytical, and systematic reviews on NbS with a strong focus on ecosystem services are also welcome to be submitted.

Prof. Dr. Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos
Prof. Dr. Miklas Scholz
Dr. Mario A. Pagnotta
Dr. Arshiya Noorani
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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Environments environments	4.3	5.7	2014	18.6 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Forests forests	3.1	5.4	2010	17.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Land land	3.5	6.4	2012	16.4 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Plants plants	4.7	8.5	2012	14.8 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	4.1	8.9	2009	16.9 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Urban Science urbansci	3.2	3.7	2017	20.8 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Water water	3.5	6.7	2009	17.7 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

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