Connecting territories with nature
Cities and rural areas are experiencing rapid degradation of natural resources, which increases risks related to climate change and biodiversity loss.
SELVAR has proven methodologies and approaches for integrating Nature-based Solutions into territorial planning. We support the planning, design, and implementation of NbS for cities and rural areas, working closely with local governments, communities, and the private sector.
- Technical structuring of projects with a focus on NbS and climate resilience.
- Financial structuring of projects with a focus on NbS and climate resilience.
- Spatial analysis and identification of priority areas forNbS projects.
- Capacity building for the identification, prioritization, design and imlementation of NbS.
- Workshops for co-designing NbS among different types of stakeholders.
- Advisory services for integrating NbS into sector-specific projects.
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The “Guide for integrating Nature-based Solutions into urban planning. A first approach for Colombia” (Figueroa-Arango, 2020) was developed to facilitate the inclusion of nature in urban planning through a seven-step process. This guide has supported various stakeholders working on urban issues related to biodiversity and ecosystem services in urban planning processes, such as local governments, urban developers, academia, NGOs, and private initiatives.
Connecting companies and organizations with nature
More and more companies are interested in understanding their relationship with nature and, in many cases, seek to go beyond legal requirements. In addition, over the coming years, large corporations will be required to assess, report and disclose their impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities to nature. At SELVAR, we support companies through this process, helping them identify nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities as well as their impact on operations, the value chain, and financial performance.
Services:
- Integrate Nature-based Solutions strategies into ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) programs.
- Support with analyses of companies’ nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities (TNFD).
- Strategic advisory services for formulating and implementing socio-environmental programs with a focus on net biodiversity gain, climate resilience, and human wellbeing.
Connecting people with nature
Modern lifestyles have increasingly led people to disconnect from nature, mainly due to work obligations and city dynamics. SELVAR has extensive experience connecting people with nature through meditation, yoga, and mindfulness activities in natural settings. We have expert professionals to lead these types of group activities.
- Corporate yoga, meditation, and breathing programs for stress management that include activities in nature.
- Outdoor nature walks with meditation and mindfulness exercises.
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Bogotá, Colombia