1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
RBGE has been taken as a ClimateXChange project Demonstration Site where the aim is to ensure that the lessons learned at RBGE during day-to-day operations are captured and fed into a climate-proof strategy for the Garden, while also informing policy development. The goals are defined as different adaptation measures such as-
1. Planting a mix of species for increased resilience to pests and diseases and a more effective windbreak and structure to shelterbelts;
2. Replacing paths with gravel or other porous materials;
3. Providing additional drainage;
4. Researching glasshouse structures and glazing systems less susceptible to wind damage. (ref 3)
1. Planting a mix of species for increased resilience to pests and diseases and a more effective windbreak and structure to shelterbelts;
2. Replacing paths with gravel or other porous materials;
3. Providing additional drainage;
4. Researching glasshouse structures and glazing systems less susceptible to wind damage. (ref 3)
Quantitative targets
unknown
Monitoring indicators defined
These are currently being explored by researchers. As in reference 4, Dr. Suzanne is collaborating with the University of Dundee to develop a suite of indicators which will provide understanding about the extent to which Scotland is prepared to cope with climate change. The indicators will inform climate change adaptation policymaking. (ref 4)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
What activities are implemented to realize the restoration goals and targets?
Implementation activities
Under the Edinburgh Adapts action plan - to gain a deeper understanding of the implications of climate change for Edinburgh and to share knowledge and expertise in helping the city adapt to a changing climate, these activities are performed: excessive vegetative growth to be pruned back, changes in grass cutting regime and the use of matting or aeration techniques to reduce lawn compaction. A regular regime of maintaining existing, and installing new, drains and soakaways and facilities for water collection (such as ponds). Replacement of concrete or tarmac paths with porous paving. The study will inform climate change adaptation policy making. The new drainage and soakaways have been installed in critical areas where capacity was not sufficient. This remains a rolling programme of work as different areas of the Garden are upgraded – climate-proofing is built into all ongoing maintenance plans of RBGE. (ref 1, 2, 4)
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
1. The goals are defined as different adaptation measures such as (ref 3)-
a. Planting a mix of species for increased resilience to pests and diseases and a more effective windbreak and structure to shelter belts.
b. Replacing paths with gravel or other porous materials
c. Providing additional drainage
d. Researching glasshouse structures and glazing systems less susceptible to wind damage.
2. RBGE will compare anecdotal evidence about changing weather with actual weather records from weather stations at each garden.
Opportunities, such as being able to grow new species in a milder future climate, will be highlighted. Maps of the gardens will be produced with a ‘trail’ showing adaptation features, and interpretative signage will be developed to explain climate impacts and adaptation measures to visitors. (reference 2)
a. Planting a mix of species for increased resilience to pests and diseases and a more effective windbreak and structure to shelter belts.
b. Replacing paths with gravel or other porous materials
c. Providing additional drainage
d. Researching glasshouse structures and glazing systems less susceptible to wind damage.
2. RBGE will compare anecdotal evidence about changing weather with actual weather records from weather stations at each garden.
Opportunities, such as being able to grow new species in a milder future climate, will be highlighted. Maps of the gardens will be produced with a ‘trail’ showing adaptation features, and interpretative signage will be developed to explain climate impacts and adaptation measures to visitors. (reference 2)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
Unknown
