1. General information Location and description of the intervention City or FUA Göteborg (FUA) Region Europe Native title of the NBS intervention Kungsgärdets byaodling Short description of the intervention Kungsgärdet Byaodling is an urban farm set up by local farming association Kungsbacka Tillsammansodling, in Kungsbacka south of Gothenburg. Since 2023, the project has been funded by a 78 000 EUR grant via the non-profit organisation Lokalt ledd utveckling Halland (locally led development) using funds from the EU and the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) [Ref. 1, 2, 4]. The goal is to grow food in a sustainable and circular way, building soil health and promoting biodiversity. Using a total area of 4500 m2 on former unused grassland, the urban farm includes: 1100 m2 of effective growing area, 1000 m2 of flowering meadows, fruit and berry trees and bushes, and functional and social areas. The meadows and trees are intended to contribute to biodiversity, while social areas are meant to create a sense of community and benefit the well-being of the people active at the farm [Ref. 1, 3]. The farming association has been around for a few years, but the project funds will allow them to expand and develop the farm over three years, invest in new equipment and arrange free lectures for the public about sustainable farming practices [Ref. 1, 4]. The grant will also allow them to take in more members without anyone having to pay anything, promoting social inclusion. Website of the intervention https://www.kungsbackatillsammansodling.se/kungsgardets-byaodling/ Principal problems Environmental Degradation Biodiversity loss Soil degradation and loss Land use and Socio-economic change Agriculture/ crop production Health, Well-being and Social cohesion Social fragmentation and isolation Poor community engagement Implementation area characterization Climate Temperate ( Humid subtropical, Hot-summer Mediterranean, Warm-summer Mediterranean, Warm-temperate with dry winter) Ecosystem Urban or built environment Address Lindälvs gata 16 43432 Kungsbacka Sweden Location Point location, which indicates where the NBS takes place Area boundary (map-based) Total area 4500.00m² NBS area 2300.00m² Area description Other urban area outside city center (e.g. another municipality in the FUA, commuting zone) Type of area before implementation of the NBS Vacant or abandoned land Timeline of intervention Start date of the intervention (planning process) 2020 Start date of intervention (implementation process) 2023 End date of the intervention ongoing Present stage of the intervention Ongoing 2. Objectives of the intervention Objectives of the intervention Goals of the intervention - Establish a small-scale, community-run organic farm in an urban area. - Enhancing soil quality and local biodiversity. - Increase knowledge about sustainable farming practices. - Provide opportunities for social interaction and connect people from different backgrounds with a common interest in growing food. - Cooperate with local artists, businesses, schools and other organisations [Ref. 1, 5, 6]. Key Priorities Biodiversity (conservation and/or restoration) Social Justice and community Sustainability challenge(s) addressed Environmental quality Soil quality improvement Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Green space creation and/or management Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Social cohesion Social interaction Environmental education Sense of community and community engagement Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12) Sustainable production Implementation activities and NBS focus Implementation activities 1. The association Kungsbacka Tillsammansodling tried for a few years to find a location for an urban farm, failing to get a permit for the initial site [Ref. 5]. The current site Kungsgärdet was established in 2022 [Ref. 3]. 2. The association applied for project funding from Lokalt ledd utveckling Halland and received a grant of 78 000 EUR in 2023 [Ref. 1, 2, 5]. 3. The urban farm will be established by constructing growing beds, establishing meadows, planting trees, bushes and perennial flowers, and constructing common social areas such as paths, a barbeque spot, tables and benches. There will also be a greenhouse, storage areas and a beehive [Ref. 1, 7]. 4. The association will educate about sustainable farming practices and arrange public lectures [Ref. 1, 4, 5]. 5. The association will aim to cooperate with other local actors that can utilise the farm within their operation to gain mutual benefit and to spread knowledge on biodiversity and organic farming [Ref. 1, 8] Type of NBS project Creation of new green areas Creation of areas for food production (community gardens, allotments) 3. NBS domains, ES and scale NBS domain and interventions Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented Community gardens and allotments Community gardens Amenities offered by the NBS Benches and drinking water stations Complementing infrastructure (bathrooms, café) Design elements for well-being None of the above Services Expected ecosystem services delivered Provisioning services Food for human consumption (crops, vegetables) Regulating services Pollination Habitat and supporting services Habitats for species Cultural services Mental and physical health and wellbeing Intellectual interactions (scientific and / or educational) Social and community interactions Scale Spatial scale Micro-scale: District/neighbourhood level Beneficiaries Demographics in implementation area According to the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's socio-economic index, some surrounding areas have a good socio-economic status, while others have a mixed socio-economic status [Ref. 9]. Socio-economic profile of the area Mixed income Communities vulnerable to environmental hazards or climate change impacts Unknown Non-government actors Non-governmental organisation (NGO) / Civil society / Churches Primary Beneficiaries Citizens or community groups Food producers and cultivators (i.e. farmers, gardeners) Specify primary beneficiaries Citizens or community groups: The project aims to create a community for people with different backgrounds from different parts of society and to create positive social spirals that promote safety, community and purpose [Ref. 1]. It is not clear if this refers to any specific marginalised group. Food producers and cultivators (i.e. farmers, gardeners): The project provides opportunities for people who want to grow their own food and aims to spread knowledge about sustainable, organic farming practices, which other small-scale food growers can benefit from [Ref. 1-5]. Marginalized groups Unknown Other beneficiaries Local wildlife (e.g., birds, pollinators) 4. Governance and financing Governance Governance arrangements Led by non-government actors Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative Kungsbacka Tillsammans odling is a non-profit association and the initiator and leader of the project. The organisation Lokalt ledd utveckling Halland, in cooperation with the Swedish Board of Agriculture and the regional government, are responsible for funding the project. The municipality of Kungsbacka is involved in permit processes for the farm and has supported the association in the process of seeking the grant. Citizens are stakeholders as they can visit the farm, gain education opportunities and may choose to join the farming association [Ref. 1, 2, 4, 5]. The farming association aims to develop cooperation with local businesses and schools, but this is seemingly in the planning stage, and no specific actors are yet involved [Ref. 1, 8]. The land is leased from a private real estate company [Ref. 1]. Key actors - initiating organization Non-government organisation/civil society Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors) Regional government Local government/municipality Public sector institution Citizens or community group Private sector/corporate actor/company Stages of citizen and community engagement Planning and design (e.g. site selection, identification of key priorities) On-the-ground implementation Level of citizen and community engagement Moderate Community empowerment or capacity-building initiatives Implementation of educational programs, workshops or trainings Formation of community-led groups responsible for the the implementation, maintenace or monitoring of the project Participatory methods/forms of stakeholder involvement (all stakeholders) Dissemination of information and education Joint implementation (e.g. tree planting) Uncommon actors ("Missing actors") Public Services Schools Private Sector Local businesses (e.g. stores, restaurants) Land owners Private sector or company Policy drivers NBS intervention implemented in response to a Regional Directive/Strategy Yes Please specify the "Regional Directive/Strategy" The development strategy of Lokalt ledd utveckling Halland NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan Unknown NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan Unknown Mandatory or voluntary intervention Voluntary (spontaneous) Enablers & Barriers Type of enablers NGOs/Community groups driving the implementation Support from transitional governance actors Please provide details (e.g, name of the plan or strategy) for the selected policies or initiatives. Lokalt ledd utveckling Halland Governace and decison-making instruments Economic and fiscal instruments (e.g. subsidies or grants, charges or fees, payments for ecosystem services (PES)) Arrangements for governance cooperation Unknown Barriers In the planning stage, it was difficult to find a location for the farm [Ref. 5] Financing Total cost €50,000 - €100,000 Please specify total cost (EUR) 78 000 EUR is the grant for the project [Ref. 1, 2] Source(s) of funding Public national budget Funds provided by non-governmental organization (NGO) EU funds Type of fund(s) used Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities) Donations Non-financial contribution Yes Who provided the non-financial contribution? Public authorities (e.g. land, utility services) Private sector (businesses, financial institution) Type of non-financial contribution Provision of land Provision of other services Co-finance for NBS Yes Co-governance arrangement A fund / grant Entrepreneurship opportunities Unknown Business models Business models Green health model Green education model Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model? Private non-for-profit actor (e.g. NGO, foundation) Citizens / local communities 5. Evaluation and learning Impacts, benefits Environmental impacts Environmental quality Improved soil quality Expected improved soil quality Green space and habitat Increased green space area Achieved increased green space area Increased number of species present Achieved increased number of species present Enhanced support of pollination Expected enhanced support of pollination Description of environmental benefits 1. Expected improved soil quality: The urban farm is using principles, of no-dig, no bare soil and cycling of nutrients with the aim of improving biodiversity and health of the soils [Ref. 1, 6] 2. Achieved increased green space area: Not much information is available about the previous use of the area. It is some kind of field where there may have been plants growing, but at least the establishment of the farm increases the amount of green space that is used and accessible to people. 3. Achieved increased number of species present: Many different species of crops, trees, bushes and flowers are planted at the farm [Ref. 7]. 4. Expected enhanced support of pollination: The establishment of flowering meadows and perennial flowers should support pollination [Ref. 1, 7] Environmental impact indicators Green space area created (in ha) 0,45 Economic impacts Generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation) Achieved generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation) Increase in agricultural production (for profit or not) Achieved increase in agricultural production (for profit or not) Description of economic benefits 1. Achieved generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation): A lot of work is required at the farm, all of which is voluntary. This is also aimed to promote social interaction and a sense of community [Ref. 1, 3, 4]. 2. Achieved increase in agricultural production (for profit or not): The farm produces several different crops [Ref. 1-8] Social and cultural impacts Social justice and cohesion Improved social cohesion Expected improved social cohesion Increased opportunities for social interaction Achieved increased opportunities for social interaction Increased access to healthy/affordable food Achieved increased access to healthy/affordable food Increased sustainability of agriculture practices Achieved increased sustainability of agriculture practices Education Increased awareness of NBS and their benefits Expected increased awareness of NBS and their benefits Social and cultural impact indicators Surface area of accessible green spaces (in ha) 0,45 Description of social and cultural benefits 1. Expected improved social cohesion: The project aims to increase social cohesion by promoting social interaction and engagement at the farm for people from different parts of society [Ref. 1] 2. Achieved increased opportunities for social interaction: As the farm establishes areas for having social events such as barbeque dinners, the opportunity for social interaction increases [Ref. 7]. 3. Achieved increased access to healthy/affordable food: The local production of organic vegetables would increase access to healthy food for some people. 4. Achieved increased sustainability of agriculture practices: The farm aims to use sustainable farming practices to build soil health and reduce inputs [Ref. 1, 5, 6] 5. Expected increased awareness of NBS and their benefits: The project will include opportunities for learning about sustainable urban agriculture for those active at the farm and through lectures for the public [Ref. 1, 4, 5]. Evidence for use of assessment Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process Unknown Presence of indicators used in reporting No evidence in public records Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports No evidence in public records Availability of a web-based monitoring tool No evidence in public records Use of GIS in mapping impacts No evidence in public records Cost-benefit analysis Unknown Transparency Public disclosure of project funding sources and/or budgets Online disclosure of technical reports (e.g. project documents, reports, or data) Justice Community satisfaction Positive: The majority of feedback and reports indicate high levels of satisfaction and appreciation for the NBS project within the community. Description of locals satisfaction with the project The farming association report positive feedback from people passing by the farm [Ref. 3] Trade-offs & Negative impacts Unknown Emphasis of existing social inequalities or injustices No information reported related to negative social justice-related impacts of the NBS project Measures to prevent gentrification or displacement No initiatives or policies were implemented High-quality & Transformative NBS Multiple impacts delivery (climate, biodiversity, just community) No Goal setting and impacts delivery No, project goals were not set, and benefits were not delivered in all 3 key areas. Reaching original project goals Most of the project goals were achieved Long-term perspective Unknown: No information about the project's long-term sustainability. Cost-effective solutions Unknown Equitable impacts A. All stakeholders benefit fairly from the project Transformative capacity Social change (e.g. social relationships, networks and dynamics within them) Ecological change (e.g. ecosystem functions and their distribution) Magnitude of change Reformist: by focusing on addressing underlying drivers of change but failing to address the problem structurally or systemically Application of lessons learned Unknown Perception of Environmental Change Unknown 6. Sources References 1. Kungsbacka Tillsammansodling (n.d.). LEADER-projekt Kungsgärdets Byaodling. Accessed on September 12, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 2. Region Halland (n.d.). Kungsgärdets Byaodling. Accessed on September 12, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 3. Wagner, C. (2022). Odla tillsammans - nu tar projektet form. Norra Halland, Accessed on September 12, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 4. Nordwall, C. (2022). Odlingsförening söker stöd för att växa. Norra Halland, Accessed on September 12, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 5. Bergman, E. (2022). Rekordbidrag till stadsodlare – får 900 000 i EU-pengar. Kungsbacka-Posten, Accessed on September 12, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 6. Riksförbundet Svensk Trädgård (n.d.). Kungsbacka Tillsammansodling. Accessed on September 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 7. Kungsbacka Tillsammansodling (n.d.). LEADER-projekt Etablering av nya odlingsbäddar och sociala ytor. Accessed on September 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 8. Kungsbacka Tillsammansodling (n.d.). LEADER-projekt Samverkansutveckling. Accessed on September 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 9. Boverket (n.d.). Segregationsbarometern: Kungsbacka. Accessed on September 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; Comments and notes Public Images Image The Kungsgärdet urban farm from a distance https://www.kungsbackatillsammansodling.se/2013-2/ Image Social activities at the urban farm https://www.kungsbackatillsammansodling.se/2013-2/
