Innovative Policies for Urban Rivers' Restoration in Belo Horizonte

Abstract

This chapter discusses the DRENURBS initiative in Belo Horizonte, a program for urban water drainage using natural ecosystems, using the sociotechnical framework. DRENURBS transformed the logic of canalizing water streams into a new, nature-based solution with significant positive impacts on biodiversity and social benefits. Following a theoretical debate on sustainability transition and innovation concepts, this chapter seeks to map the essential elements for building a successful institutional framework in the public sector for urban biodiversity improvements.

Citation

Rangel, L.N., Lopes, C.E.R. and Puppim de Oliveira, J.A. (2021), "Innovative Policies for Urban Rivers' Restoration in Belo Horizonte", Croci, E. and Lucchitta, B. (Ed.) Nature-Based Solutions for More Sustainable Cities – A Framework Approach for Planning and Evaluation, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 335-347. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-636-720211029