Supporting NBS restoration measures: A test of VBN theory in the Brague catchment

Nabila Arfaoui () and Amandine Gnonlonfin
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Nabila Arfaoui: UR CONFLUENCE : Sciences et Humanités (EA 1598) - UCLy - UCLy (Lyon Catholic University), ESDES - ESDES, Lyon Business School - UCLy - UCLy - UCLy (Lyon Catholic University)

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Abstract: This paper attempts to analyse the influence of socio-psychological factors in building public support for Nature Based Solutions (NBS). From this perspective, we ask how Values, Beliefs and Norms (VBN) link to the preference of NBS in order to mitigate flood risks in the Brague catchment area of France. Based on an original survey, we find that individuals with strong personal norms and beliefs related to altruistic concerns and the ascription of responsibility show a high preference for NBS strategies. In terms of policy implications, these results suggest the importance of encouraging public responsibility towards nature and promoting altruistic concerns by reinforcing a sense of territorial belonging.

Keywords: Nature Based Solutions; NBS; Survey; Brague catchment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-05
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Published in Economics Bulletin, 2020, 40 (2), pp.1272-1280

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