Nature-based solutions efficiency evaluation against natural hazards: modelling methods, advantages and limitations

Prashant Kumar^*, Sisay E. Debele, Jeetendra Sahani, Nidhi Rawat, Belen Marti-Cardona, Silvia Maria Alfieri, Bidroha Basu, Arunima Sarkar Basu, Paul Bowyer, Nikos Charizopoulos, Glauco Gallotti, Juvonen Jaakko, Laura S. Leo, Michael Loupis, Massimo Menenti, Slobodan B. Mickovski, Seung-Jae Mun, Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri, Jan Pfeiffer, Francesco PillaJulius Proll, Martin Rutzinger, Marco Antonio Santo, Srikanta Sannigrahi, Cristos Spyrou, Heikki Tuomenvirta, Thomas Zieher

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2024
A case history of co-design and co-deployment of a nature-based solution (NbS) against erosion and slope instability
Mickovski, S. B., Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Sorolla, A., Loechner, A. & Emmanuel, R., Dec 2024, In: Ecological Engineering. 209, 10 p., 107406.
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A review of the occurrence and causes for wildfires and their impacts on the geoenvironment
Farid, A., Alam, M. K., Goli, V. S. N. S., Akin, I. D., Akinleye, T., Chen, X., Cheng, Q., Cleall, P., Cuomo, S., Foresta, V., Ge, S., Iervolino, L., Iradukunda, P., Luce, C. H., Koda, E., Mickovski, S. B., O'Kelly, B. C., Paleologos, E. K., Peduto, D. & Ricketts, E. J. & 9 others, Sadegh, M., Sarris, T. S., Singh, D. N., Singh, P., Tang, C.-S., Tardio, G., Vaverikova, M. D., Veneris, M. & Winkler, J., Aug 2024, In: Fire. 7, 8, 20 p., 295.
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Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures
Mickovski, S. B., 17 Sept 2024, Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024. Guerra, N., Fernandes, M. M., Ferreira, C., Correia, A. G., Pinto, A. & Sêco e Pinto, P. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 3141-3144 4 p.
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Testing the hydrological performance of live pole drains (LPD) for mitigation of slope instability
Berlitz, F., Benschop, E., Mickovski, S. B. & Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Nov 2024, In: Ecological Engineering. 208, 14 p., 107360.
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The use of end-of-line SUDS for residential development
McLeod, M. K. & Mickovski, S. B., 19 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Sustainability Research. 6, 2, 24 p., e240031.
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Unlocking the power of public awareness: paving the way for sustainable wetland management in Anzali, Iran
Sadegh Allahyari, M., Marzban, S., Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Nazari, E., Ben Hassen, T. & Surujlal, J., 5 Jan 2024, In: Frontiers in Environmental Science. 11, 13 p., 1277154.
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2023
A nature-based solution selection framework: criteria and processes for addressing hydro-meteorological hazards at open-air laboratories across Europe
Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Mickovski, S. B., Anderson, C. C., Debele, S., Emmanuel, R., Kumar, P., Loupis, M., Ommer, J., Pfeiffer, J., Panga, D., Pilla, F., Sannigrah, S., Toth, E., Ukonmaanaho, L. & Zieher, T., 1 Apr 2023, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 331, 12 p., 117183.
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A novel integrated design methodology for nature based solutions and soil and water bioengineering interventions: the Tardio and Mickovski methodology
Tardio Cerillo, G. & Mickovski, S. B., Feb 2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 4, 3044.
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Application of circular economy in oil and gas produced water treatment
Waly, M. M., Mickovski, S. B. & Thomson, C., Feb 2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 3, 2132.
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Context matters: co-creating nature-based solutions in rural living labs
Soini, K., Anderson, C. C., Polderman, A., Teresa, C., Sisay, D., Kumar, P., Manocchi, M., Mickovski, S., Panga, D., Pilla, F., Preuschmann, S., Sahani, J. & Tuomenvirta, H., Oct 2023, In: Land Use Policy. 133, 13 p., 106839.
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Contribution of vegetation to the shearing resistance of soil
Simeonovski, I., Papic, J. B., Mickovski, S. B. & Pesevski, I., 2023, Proceedings of the 17th Danube European Conference on Geotechnical Engineering (17DECGE). I, L., I, T. & L, B. (eds.). Bucharest, p. 625-630
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Modelling and monitoring behavior of vegetated slopes in variable weather conditions
Mickovski, S. B., Wallace, M., Papic, J. B. & Simeonovski, I., 4 Aug 2023, Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies: Proceedings of the 17th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (17th ARC, Astana, Kazakhstan, 14-18 August, 2023). Zhussupbekov, A., Sarsembayeva, A. & Kaliakin, V. N. (eds.). Taylor and Francis , p. 1876-1880 5 p.
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Nature-based solutions can help reduce the impact of natural hazards: a global analysis of NBS case studies
Debele, S. E., Leo, L. S., Kumar, P., Sahani, J., Ommer, J., Bucchignani, E., Vranic, S., Kalas, M., Amirzada, Z., Pavlova, I., Aminur Rahman Shah, M., Gonzalez Ollauri, A. & Di Sabatino, S., 1 Dec 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 902, 165824.
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Quantifying the effects of nature-based solutions in reducing risks from hydrometeorological hazards: examples from Europe
Shah, M. A. R., Xu, J., Carisi, F., De Paola, F., Di Sabatino, S., Domeneghetti, A., Gerundo, C., Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Nadim, F., Petruccelli, N., Polderman, A., Pugliese, F., Pulvirenti, B., Ruggieri, P., Speranza, G., Toth, E., Zieher, T. & Renaud, F. G., Jul 2023, In: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 93, 24 p., 103771.
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Scope for sustainable soil stabilisation in SIDS: Mauritius case study
Bhuckory, C. K., Mickovski, S. B. & Dreepaul, R. K., 17 Mar 2023, 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA). IEEE
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2022
Assessment of the sustainability performance of eco-engineering measures in the Mediterranean region
Mickovski, S. B., Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Thomson, C., Gallagher, C. & Tardio, G., Apr 2022, In: Land. 11, 4, 14 p., 533.
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Challenges in Agro-Climate and Ecosystem
Saifullah, M. (Editor), Mickovski, S. B. (Editor) & Tardio, G. (Editor), 5 Oct 2022, IntechOpen. 124 p.
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Considerations on the design of shellfish reef against coastal erosion
Mickovski, S. B., Gonzalez-Ollauri, A. & Henneton, V., 2022, Proceedings of the 2nd Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering. Vu Khoa Huynh, D., Minh Tang, A., Hong Doan, D. & Watson, P. (eds.). Singapore: Springer Nature, p. 222-229 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 208).
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Green, hybrid, or grey disaster risk reduction measures: what shapes public preferences for nature-based solutions?
Anderson, C. C., Renaud, F. G., Hanscomb, S. & Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., 15 May 2022, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 310, 114727.
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Impact of implementing constructed wetlands on supporting the sustainable development goals
Waly, M. M., Mickovski, S. B., Thomson, C. & Amadi, K., Nov 2022, In: Land. 11, 11, 1963.
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Production rate of self-drilling soil nails in a coastal slope stabilisation project in Scotland
Mickovski, S. B., 1 May 2022, Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering . Rahman, M. M. & Jaksa, M. (eds.). ISSMGE, p. 4273-4278 7 p.
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Sustainable use of nature-based solutions for slope protection and erosion control
Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Feb 2022, Sustainability, 14, 4 3 p.
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2021
An overview of monitoring methods for assessing the performance of nature-based solutions against natural hazards
Kumar, P., Debele, S. E., Sahani, J., Rawat, N., Marti-Cardona, B., Alfieri, S. M., Basu, B., Basu, A. S., Bowyer, P., Charizopoulos, N., Jaakko, J., Loupis, M., Menenti, M., Mickovski, S. B., Pfeiffer, J., Pilla, F., Pröll, J., Pulvirenti, B., Rutzinger, M. & Sannigrah, S. & 4 others, Spyrou, C., Tuomenvirta, H., Vojinovic, Z. & Zieher, T., Jun 2021, In: Earth Science Reviews . 217, p. 1-26 26 p., 103603.
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A simple GIS-based tool for the detection of landslide-prone zones on a coastal slope in Scotland
Gonzalez Ollauri, A. & Mickovski, S. B., Jul 2021, In: Land. 10, 7, 15 p., 685.
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Challenges in implementing current track standards into the existing ageing infrastructure
McBay, D. & Mickovski, S. B., 20 May 2021, Road and Rail Infrastructure VI: Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure. Lakušić, S. (ed.). CETRA, p. 85-92 8 p.
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Describing the vertical root distribution of alpine plants with simple climate, soil and plant attributes
Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Hudek, C., Mickovski, S. B., Viglietti, D., Ceretto, N. & Freppaz, M., Aug 2021, In: Catena. 203, 27 p., 105305.
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Design and temporal issues in Soil Bioengineering structures for the stabilisation of shallow soil movements
Bischetti, G. B., De Cesare, G., Mickovski, S. B., Rauch, H. P., Shwarz, M. & Stangl, R., Nov 2021, In: Ecological Engineering. 169, p. 1-14 14 p., 106309.
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On the management of nature-based solutions in open-air laboratories: new insights and future perspectives
Gallotti, G., Santo, M. A., Apostolidou, I., Alessandri, J., Armigliato, A., Basu, B., Debele, S., Domeneghetti, A., Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Kumar, P., Mentzafou, A., Pilla, F., Pulvirenti, B., Ruggieri, P., Sahani, J., Salmivaara, A., Sarkar Basu, A., Spyrou, C., Pinardi, N. & Toth, E. & 6 others, Unguendoli, S., Pillai, U. P. A., Valentini, A., Varlas, G., Zaniboni, F. & Di Sabatino, S., Apr 2021, In: Resources. 10, 4, 21 p., 36.
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Public acceptance of nature-based solutions for natural hazard risk reduction: survey findings from three study sites in Europe
Anderson, C. C., Renaud, F. G., Hanscomb, S., Munro, K. E., Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Thomson, C. S., Pouta, E., Soini, K., Loupis, M., Panga, D. & Stefanopoulou, M., 26 Jul 2021, In: Frontiers in Environmental Science. 9, 23 p., 678938.
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Re-thinking soil bioengineering to address climate change challenges
Mickovski, S. B., Mar 2021, In: Sustainability. 13, 6, 14 p., 3338.
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Sustainable Geotechnics: Theory, Practice, and Applications
Mickovski, S. B. (Editor), Aug 2021, Basel: MDPI. 112 p.
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Sustainable geotechnics - theory, practice, and applications
Mickovski, S. B., May 2021, In: Sustainability. 13, 9, p. 1-4 4 p., 5286.
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The ‘Rocket Framework’: a novel framework to define key performance indicators for nature-based solutions against shallow landslides and erosion
Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Munro, K., Mickovski, S. B., Thomson, C. S. & Emmanuel, R., 4 Nov 2021, In: Frontiers in Earth Science. 9, 20 p., 676059.
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2020
A novel framework to study the effect of tree architectural traits on stemflow yield and its consequences for soil-water dynamics
Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Stokes, A. & Mickovski, S. B., Mar 2020, In: Journal of Hydrology. 582, 124448.
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Calculation of dynamic load factor for reinforced concrete slabs subjected to above ground explosion
Rostami, R., Mickovski, S. B. & Hytiris, N., 25 Feb 2020, In: Current Trends in Civil & Structural Engineering (CTCSE) . 5, 2, 13 p.
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Developing a methodological framework for estimating temporary drainage capacity to inform land requirements for a highway construction project in Scotland
Wallace, M., Meldrum, A., Mickovski, S., McNee, I., Lear, D. & Flint, S., Jul 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 14, 17 p., 5522.
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Information integration in a smart city system—a case study on air pollution removal by green infrastructure through a vehicle smart routing system
Muvuna, J., Boutaleb, T., Mickovski, S. B., Baker, K., Ghoreyshi, S. M., Cools, M. & Selmi, W., Jun 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 12, 14 p., 5099.
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Issues to be addressed with current BIM adoption prior to the implementation of BIM level 3
Attrill, R. & Mickovski, S. B., 8 Sept 2020, Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference. Scott, L. & Neilson, C. J. (eds.). ARCOM, p. 335-345 11 p. (ARCOM 2020 - Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 36th Annual Conference 2020 - Proceedings).
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Landslide risk mapping in an urban area of the city of Natal, Brazil
Bezerra, L., de Freitas Neto, O., Santos, O. & Mickovski, S., Nov 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 22, p. 1-18 18 p., 9601.
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Observations on different post-fire bio-engineering interventions and vegetation response in a Pinus canariensis C. Sm. forest
Lovreglio, R., Giadrossich, F., Scotti, R., Murgia, I., Tardio, G., Mickovski, S. & Garcia-Rodriguez, J. L., 24 Aug 2020, In: Annals of Sylvicultural Research. 45, 1, p. 83-91 9 p.
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The dynamic behaviour of pile foundations in seismically liquefiable soils: failure mechanisms, analysis, requalification
Rostami, R., Mickovski, S. B., Hytiris, N. & Bhattacharya, S., 18 Dec 2020, Earthquakes: From Tectonics to Buildings. Salazar, W. (ed.). IntechOpen, 32 p.
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The effect of vegetation on soil polluted with galligu: phytostabilisation and novel approaches to evaluate soil galligu concentration
Lucherini, A., Gonzalez-Ollauri, A. & Mickovski, S. B., 17 Jan 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environmental Geotechnics. 15 p.
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The effect of willow (Salix sp.) on soil moisture and matric suction at a slope scale
Gonzalez-Ollauri, A. & Mickovski, S. B., Dec 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 23, p. 1-19 19 p., 9789.
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Towards an operationalisation of nature-based solutions for natural hazards
Kumar, P., Debele, S. E., Sahani, J., Aragão, L., Barisani, F., Basu, B., Bucchignani, E., Charizopoulos, N., Di Sabatino, S., Domeneghetti, A., Sorolla Edo, A., Finér, L., Gallotti, G., Juch, S., Leo, L. S., Loupis, M., Mickovski, S. B., Panga, D., Pavlova, I. & Pilla, F. & 11 others, Prats, A. L., Renaud, F. G., Rutzinger, M., Sarkar, A., Shah, M. A. R., Soini, K., Stefanopoulou, M., Toth, E., Ukonmaanaho, L., Vranic, S. & Zieher, T., 20 Aug 2020, In: Science of the Total Environment. 731, 23 p., 138855.
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Waste to land (W2L): a novel tool to show and predict the spatial effect of applying biosolids on the environment
Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Thomson, C. S. & Mickovski, S. B., Nov 2020, In: Agricultural Systems. 185, 11 p., 102934.
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2019
A methodology to model integrated smart city system from the information perspective
Muvuna, J., Boutaleb, T., Baker, K. & Mickovski, S. B., Dec 2019, In: Smart Cities. 2, 4, p. 496-511 16 p.
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An innovative framework for selecting sustainable options to reduce the risk of soil erosion and environmental pollution incidents on road construction sites
Wallace, M., Mickovski, S. B. & Griffin, I., 6 Sept 2019, Proceedings of the XVII ECSMGE-2019: Geotechnical Engineering Foundation of the Future. Reykjavik: The Icelandic Geotechnical Society
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BIM awareness, knowledge, and implementation within a multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Scotland
Mickovski, S. B. & McKeever, M., 21 Jun 2019, Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2019. CIB, p. 1232 8 p. 1240
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Incorporating the particularities of soil and water bioengineering works into a design methodology with monitoring feedback loops
Tardio, G., Mickovski, S. B. & Sangalli, P., Aug 2019, Advances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems: Innovations, mechanics and Applications - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2019). Zingoni, A. (ed.). 1 ed. Leiden: CRC Press, p. 2376-2381 6 p.
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Nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological hazards: revised concepts, classification schemes and databases
Debele, S. E., Kumar, P., Sahani, J., Marti-Cardona, B., Mickovski, S. B., Leo, L. S., Porcu, F., Bertini, F., Montesi, D., Vojinovic, Z. & Di Sabatino, S., Dec 2019, In: Environmental Research. 179, 108799.
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Nature-based solutions efficiency evaluation against natural hazards: modelling methods, advantages and limitations

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