1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
1. To create micro-urban grooves in Kochi city, with the support of city stakeholders to mitigate the impacts of climate change risks.
2. To provide a suitable food base to native pollinator (butterfly and moth) species, which will help to increase their population and support augmenting food production within the city.
3. To demonstrate how nature-based solutions help mitigate extreme heat and act as urban carbon sinks.
4. To create awareness and capacity building among regional stakeholders for the adaptation of NBS.
5. To promote plantation of native species of trees instead of ornamental invasive species to conserve regional biodiversity, ensure better survival rates and maximum climate risk endurance. [1, 6, 10]
2. To provide a suitable food base to native pollinator (butterfly and moth) species, which will help to increase their population and support augmenting food production within the city.
3. To demonstrate how nature-based solutions help mitigate extreme heat and act as urban carbon sinks.
4. To create awareness and capacity building among regional stakeholders for the adaptation of NBS.
5. To promote plantation of native species of trees instead of ornamental invasive species to conserve regional biodiversity, ensure better survival rates and maximum climate risk endurance. [1, 6, 10]
Quantitative targets
Unknown
Monitoring indicators defined
Number of people visiting the garden, number of visitors educated, number of native species variety, number of trees and saplings planted, number of butterfly species variety, number of the pollinator insects variety, number of vegetation variety. [4]
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Please specify other climate change adaptation goal
Improve food security by creating a pollinator base in the city. [2]
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Climate change mitigation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change mitigation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: 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
The project was implemented by WRI-India in partnership with Kochi Municipal Corporation and ICLEI South Asia as regional partners. Center for Heritage, Environment and Development (c-hed) an institution under the Kochi Municipal Corporation provided technical support in implementing the project. The tree saplings are sourced from Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), an institute under Kerala Government. KFRI also provides advisory on site selection and species selection. New trees and saplings were planted. Existing and new trees were identified and mapped. These were then tagged and boards were placed around them which include detailed information about the species and their benefits. To realize the goals of the pollinator garden creation, which was developed by ICLEI South Asia, the authority and research teams studied different types of insects and butterflies that can be found in the area, mostly native and endangered ones, their habitats, the ideal vegetation types and the conservation and protection measurements of the species. The team identified the varieties of species, their best suitable habitats and pollination activities. The garden was created with the vegetation cover designed as per the requirements for the pollinators and butterflies to thrive. Native trees, shrubs and other types of vegetation were created. Measurements were taken to preserve and protect the valuable pollinator species. Best agricultural practices for pollination conservation and sustainable use were identified and taken care of. Additionally, medicinal plants were planted to provide benefits to the community and to the health sector. Locals were engaged to learn more about the biodiversity of the area and the significance of pollination within the city. [4, 7, 10]
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
The renovation included modified and more scientific processes such as mapping of the existing tree species, creation of a handbook and naming each tree.
The garden was designed with selected species of trees and other types of plants which creates habitats and supports butterflies and other pollinator species. The existing green area of the park received a makeover through this project, including levelling the vegetation and setting up educational boards and kiosks. [4, 7]
The garden was designed with selected species of trees and other types of plants which creates habitats and supports butterflies and other pollinator species. The existing green area of the park received a makeover through this project, including levelling the vegetation and setting up educational boards and kiosks. [4, 7]
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
The innovation was new to the city of Kochi. [1, 2]
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
The innovation has a very high potential for replicating in other cities. The garden is expected to improve Kochi's biodiversity and food production. [1, 2]
