Aarhus Municipality

This brief presents the results of a social cost-benefit analysis of a large scale nature restoration plan in the Municipality of Aarhus in Denmark. A total of 11 Water- & Nature Parks are planned that would more than double nature areas. In this brief, one of the 11 parks, the Aarhus River Valley Water- & Naturepark is assessed economically in terms of: Surface water quality improvement Groundwater protection Improved recreation opportunities Enhanced amenity values Carbon sequestration Implementation and operational costs

Denne kortfattede beskrivelse præsenterer resultaterne af en samfundsøkonomisk konsekvens-vurdering af en storstilet naturgenopretningsplan i Aarhus Kommune. Der er planlagt i alt 11 vand- og naturparker, som vil mere end fordoble naturområder kommunen. Aarhus Ådal Vand- og Naturpark vurderes samfundsøkonomisk i forhold til: Forbedring af overfladevandskvaliteten Beskyttelse af grundvandet Forbedrede rekreative muligheder Forbedret nærhed til natur Kulstofbinding Implementerings- og driftsomkostninger

Abstract This paper demonstrates the value of design ethnography in multi‐stakeholder intelligent mobility systems innovation and presents a methodology developed through collaborative projects over ten years. In detailed examples of the development of self‐driving cars, Mobility‐as‐a‐Service and connected multi‐modal mobility solutions, it shows how ethnographic friction reframes assumptions, fosters co‐design, and supports participatory forms of futures‐making. We argue that the value of design ethnography lies not in solving predefined problems, but in its pedagogical approach to enable deep scaling – the transformation of institutional logics, stakeholder relations, and future imaginaries over time. We propose a framework for applied ethnography that we call “patching” – that includes tailoring methods, anchoring voices, reframing perspectives and scaling human approaches in an iterative and participatory process.

Introduction: The existing rehabilitation guidelines following periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) offer phase-based recommendations. They do not sufficiently address the perceived challenges and opportunities in rehabilitating patients with diverse needs, different goals or within varying healthcare contexts. Aim: The present study explored the perceived challenges in navigating and the opportunities in embracing various post-PAO rehabilitation approaches from the perspectives of Danish and Australian physiotherapists. Methods: The perspectives of 18 physiotherapists (7 males), aged 29-63, who rehabilitate patients with acetabular dysplasia were explored. The perspectives were examined through a hermeneutic, phenomenological approach and semi-structured interviews. To ensure diversity in the physiotherapists’ characteristics, purposeful sampling based on age and sex was employed. The interviews were coded and analysed using inductive content analysis. Results: The analysis revealed three primary themes: (i) critical factors for successful recovery, (ii) managing the recovery process through targeted rehabilitation, and (iii) building a trustworthy relationship. Subthemes were also identified, showing consistent patterns across countries. Within the critical factors for successful recovery theme two subthemes emerged including “pain is the key” and “continuity in care”. The managing the recovery process through targeted rehabilitation theme revealed four subthemes including “tailored rehabilitation”, “sufficient information to improve aligned expectations”, “sharing experiences with other patients”, and “social support system”. Within the final theme of building a trustworthy relationship emerged two subthemes including “awareness of the therapeutic role” and “different mindsets”. Notably, Australian physiotherapists exhibited a relatively higher focus on the return to sport and related milestones, and appeared to be more structure-specific when providing exercises. In contrast, the Danish physiotherapists emphasised addressing socioeconomic backgrounds and vulnerability among their patients. Conclusion: Danish and Australian physiotherapists rehabilitating patients with acetabular dysplasia emphasised challenges that surfaced across shared themes of recovery, targeted rehabilitation, and building trust in physiotherapy treatment. However, these challenges also offer opportunities for improving rehabilitation approaches. Future initiatives can leverage these insights and examine their integration into rehabilitation approaches to improve outcomes for patients with diverse needs and across different healthcare contexts.

Marine kelp forests cover 1/3 of our world's coastlines, are heralded as a nature-based solution to address socio-environmental issues, connect hundreds of millions of people with the ocean, and support a rich web of biodiversity throughout our oceans. But they are increasingly threatened with some areas reporting over 90% declines in kelp forest cover in living memory. Despite their importance and the threats they face, kelp forests are entirely absent from the international conservation dialogue. No international laws, policies, or targets focus on kelp forests and very few countries consider them in their national policy. The Kelp Forest Challenge addresses that gap. Together with 252 kelp experts, professionals, and citizens from 25 countries, the Kelp Forest Challenge was developed as a grassroots vision of what the world can achieve for kelp forest conservation. It is a global call to restore 1 million and protect 3 million hectares of kelp forests by 2040. This is a monumental challenge, that will require coordination across multiple levels of society and the mobilization of immense resources. Pledges may therefore include area for protection or restoration, enabling pledges which assist in conservation (funding, equipment, professional expertise, capacity building), or awareness-based pledges which increase awareness or education about kelp forests. Correspondingly, participants may be from government, scientific institutions, private sector, NGOs, community groups, or individuals. This challenge is the beginning of a 17-year mission to save our kelp forests and anyone and any organisation is invited to participate.