Resource Library

The IGNITION project: Nature-based solutions (NBS)

Fact sheet offering an introduction to nature-based solutions.

How to use IGNITION nature-based solutions webinar (video)

Evidence review methodology – IGNITION nature-based solutions evidence base

This report offers an overview of the review methodology from the IGNITION project’s evidence base.

IGNITION nature-based solutions evidence base headline findings report

This report offers an overview of the findings from the IGNITION project’s evidence base.

User guide – IGNITION nature-based solutions evidence base

This user guide outlines how you can make use of the IGNITION evidence base.

IGNITION interim report (accessible HTML web page)

This report provides insight into progress on the IGNITION project.

Blended public-private investments for developing urban green infrastructure

Fact sheet looking at Manchester’s solutions to developing sustainable financingmodels for urban green infrastructure.

Greater Manchester Bee Network

Hear from Chris Boardman as he introduces the Greater Manchester Bee Network. A plan to revolutionise travel across the city-region, making active travel the number one choice for travelling to work, to school and to the shops.

Renew Hubs and Shops

Renew Hubs and Shops, a case study from the Greater Manchester region, explaining how they divert waste from landfill, sell the goods in shops and use some of the profits to fund the Greater
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Graphene Concrete

Pioneering engineers in Greater Manchester have helped develop a new graphene-enhanced product that will literally help us build back better and greener. Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre has helped develop a CO2-busting concrete.

Trafford Green Hydrogen Project

A new project in Trafford is planning to save 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year by displacing methane and diesel with green hydrogen. Trafford Green Hydrogen will use renewable energy to produce green hydrogen fuel for use in transport and heating, with a new development bringing an ultimate capacity of 200MW, with phase one, 10MW, set to provide enough energy to decarbonise 6 million miles of road use.

Northern Roots – Turning 160 acres of green space into an urban farm and eco-park

Northern Roots is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and country park on 160 acres of stunning green space in the heart of Oldham. From market gardening to mountain biking, forest schools to woodland weddings, come on the journey with us and help bring the vision to life.