A review of public acceptance of nature-based solutions: The ‘why’, ‘when’, and ‘how’ of success for disaster risk reduction measures |
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| Authors: | Carl C Anderson Fabrice G Renaud |
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| Institution: | 1.School of Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus Maxwell House Crichton University, Campus Dumfries, Glasgow, DG1 4UQ UK ;2.School of Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus Rutherford/McCowan Building, Crichton University Campus Dumfries, Glasgow, DG1 4ZL UK |
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| Abstract: | Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized as sustainable approaches to address societal challenges. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has benefited by moving away from purely ‘grey’ infrastructure measures towards NbS. However, this shift also furthers an increasing trend of reliance on public acceptance to plan, implement and manage DRR measures. In this review, we examine how unique NbS characteristics relate to public acceptance through a comparison with grey measures, and we identify influential acceptance factors related to individuals, society, and DRR measures. Based on the review, we introduce the PA-NbS model that highlights the role of risk perception, trust, competing societal interests, and ecosystem services. Efforts to increase acceptance should focus on providing and promoting awareness of benefits combined with effective communication and collaboration. Further research is required to understand interconnections among identified factors and how they can be leveraged for the success and further uptake of NbS.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13280-021-01502-4. |
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| Keywords: | Citizen engagement Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction Framework Nature-based solutions Public acceptance Stakeholder participation |
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