These resources are part of the course materials and they can be included in Weekly quiz and Final quiz assessment.

Toxopeus, H., Polzin, F., (2021). Reviewing financing barriers and strategies for urban nature-based solutions. Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 289, 2021, 112371, ISSN 0301-4797, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112371.

The article deepens the discussion behind barriers to public financing for urban forestry nature-based solutions.
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Baroni, L., Nicholls, G. and Whiteoak, K. (2005). Approaches to financing nature-based solutions in cities. Grow Green Project Intermediate Deliverable.

This project report explains in detail the different public financing mechanisms for urban nature-based solutions in general.
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Siobhan McQuaid and Isobel Fletcher, Financing and Business Models Guidebook.

Short blogpost summarising how costs and benefits for urban trees are calculated.
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European Investment Bank webinar series – investing in nature: part 4.

Webinar aims to help participants to better understand and overcome barriers to investing in nature, and thereby facilitate investment in natural capital and biodiversity-related projects and innovations. It is in particular targeted at project developers (public and private businesses, cities or municipalities) but will also benefit non-governmental organisations, consultancy companies and  individuals seeking to increase their practical knowledge in the field.
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NHS Greenspace Green Exercise Partnership factsheet - compiled by Green4C Porject and GEP Project Manager.

Interesting and informative background case study factsheet showing the business model of one of the examples from the lesson.
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