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Tools for Introducing Nature-Based Solutions Into Urban Spaces: A Preliminary Set Cover

Tools for Introducing Nature-Based Solutions Into Urban Spaces: A Preliminary Set

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|Dec 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2025-0043 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 13 - 29
Submitted on: Feb 25, 2025
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Accepted on: Oct 27, 2025
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Published on: Dec 26, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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