Science Solutions: Frontiers Planet Prize: International Champions: Prof. Zahra Kalantari (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
Monkey Rock: A Species Corner for Nature at Climate Hub Davos is a temporary public art installation presented during World Economic Forum week in Davos.
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Prof Zahra Kalantari discusses the impact of the research, the international champion prize and what is needed from the World Economic Forum community to accelerate the impact of this work.
The research provides actionable insights for policymakers and urban planners striving to integrate Nature-based Solutions (NBS) into climate action plans. Many cities already incorporate NBS into their policies but lack guidance on where and how to deploy them most effectively. Our results can inform urban policy frameworks that integrate nature-based solutions into climate action plans, offering practical tools for cities to achieve climate neutrality targets, enhance urban resilience, and contribute to planetary boundary goals. Policymakers can apply these insights to create incentives for green building practices and enforce land-use regulations that promote compact urban development and habitat preservation, reducing emissions across sectors. Moreover, our model can also be adapted commercially to guide both public planners and private developers in how and where they can use NBS to reduce and offset the GHG emissions associated with new development.
Urban Green Solutions Drive Carbon Reduction — Frontiers Planet Prize
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The installation was conceived by Joep van Lieshout and Prof. Gail Whiteman.
Climate Basecamp, Atelier Van Lieshout and Cats Do Climate are thankful to Minderoo Foundation, GreenUp, Climate Hub Davos, Arctic Basecamp, and the Nature and Climate Impact Team at the University of Exeter for their support, contributions and tireless work to bring the Monkey to Davos. Thank you.
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