Stakeholder analysis on the current situation and possible integration of Nature-based Solutions in Zurich and investigation of cooling efficiency and improvement of outdoor thermal conditions with Nature-based Solutions in Novi Sad

Zihlmann Sánchez, Violeta

doi:10.21256/zhaw-28123

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Publication type:	Bachelor thesis
Title:	Stakeholder analysis on the current situation and possible integration of Nature-based Solutions in Zurich and investigation of cooling efficiency and improvement of outdoor thermal conditions with Nature-based Solutions in Novi Sad
Authors:	Zihlmann Sánchez, Violeta
Advisors / Reviewers:	Junge, Ranka Schönborn, Andreas Milošević, Dragan
DOI:	10.21256/zhaw-28123
Extent:	52
Issue Date:	2023
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Winterthur
Language:	English
Subjects:	Nature-based Solution; Urban Circular Economy (UCC); Circular economy; Cooling efficiency; Improvement thermal conditions
Subject (DDC):	711: Area planning
Abstract:	Resource depletion, climate change, and ecosystem degradation are challenges facing cities worldwide and will increase if cities do not adapt. To address these challenges, we need to take a holistic approach to transform our cities into sustainable systems. One element to achieve this transition is the implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS). NBS can provide a range of ecosystem services that are beneficial to cities, such as microclimate regulation, flood prevention, water purification, food provisioning, and more. To ensure the successful implementation of NBS and to identify the enabling conditions and barriers to NBS in Zurich, three groups of stakeholders were identified: (i) academics, (ii) governments, and (iii) NGOs. Semi-structured interviews with representatives of these three groups were conducted in Zurich, Switzerland. The interviews were transcribed and coded using Amberscript. To facilitate the use of NBS in Zurich, the main barriers to the implementation of NBS were identified from those mostly mentioned. The following main barriers were identified: (i) lack of resources, (ii) lack of knowledge, (iii) improper design, (iv) lack of communication, (v) lack of teamwork, (vi) lack of space, (vii) lengthy bureaucracy and (viii) lack of protected areas. The interviews showed, that for increasing the use of NBS in Zurich, a review of existing laws, bureaucracy, well thought and sustainable planning, providing information on NBS, and education about NBS. For the implementation, it depends on the agreement and cooperation of all experts, professionals, politicians, and the population. Communicating must not be lacking. Additionally, to show an example of the cooling efficiency of NBS in cities, micrometeorological measurements were performed in different urban spaces (grey urban areas, with and without trees and an urban park with and without trees) in Novi Sad, Serbia, on a hot summer day on 17 August 2022. Air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and globe temperature were measured, while Mean Radiant Temperature (Tmrt), and Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET) were calculated for each location. Results showed that urban areas are the most uncomfortable areas in terms of Ta, Tg, Tmrt and PET. Relative Humidity is the highest in the urban park and the lowest in the urban areas. Furthermore, shading mostly from trees in a park has a great positive impact on the improvement of outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) conditions and provides a cooling effect for the local population during hot summer days.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/28123
License (according to publishing contract):	CC BY 4.0: Attribution 4.0 International
Departement:	Life Sciences and Facility Management
Appears in collections:	Bachelorarbeiten Umweltingenieurwesen

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Zihlmann Sánchez, V. (2023). Stakeholder analysis on the current situation and possible integration of Nature-based Solutions in Zurich and investigation of cooling efficiency and improvement of outdoor thermal conditions with Nature-based Solutions in Novi Sad [Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften]. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28123

Zihlmann Sánchez, V. (2023) Stakeholder analysis on the current situation and possible integration of Nature-based Solutions in Zurich and investigation of cooling efficiency and improvement of outdoor thermal conditions with Nature-based Solutions in Novi Sad. Bachelor’s thesis. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28123.

V. Zihlmann Sánchez, “Stakeholder analysis on the current situation and possible integration of Nature-based Solutions in Zurich and investigation of cooling efficiency and improvement of outdoor thermal conditions with Nature-based Solutions in Novi Sad,” Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, Winterthur, 2023. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-28123.

ZIHLMANN SÁNCHEZ, Violeta, 2023. Stakeholder analysis on the current situation and possible integration of Nature-based Solutions in Zurich and investigation of cooling efficiency and improvement of outdoor thermal conditions with Nature-based Solutions in Novi Sad. Bachelor’s thesis. Winterthur: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

Zihlmann Sánchez, Violeta. 2023. “Stakeholder Analysis on the Current Situation and Possible Integration of Nature-Based Solutions in Zurich and Investigation of Cooling Efficiency and Improvement of Outdoor Thermal Conditions with Nature-Based Solutions in Novi Sad.” Bachelor’s thesis, Winterthur: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28123.

Zihlmann Sánchez, Violeta. Stakeholder Analysis on the Current Situation and Possible Integration of Nature-Based Solutions in Zurich and Investigation of Cooling Efficiency and Improvement of Outdoor Thermal Conditions with Nature-Based Solutions in Novi Sad. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, 2023, https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28123.