Dataset of the barriers and drivers for Nature-based solutions for adaptation at the local scale in France

The present dataset contains data for assessing the barriers and drivers of implementing Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation (NbSA). Compiled by Salmon and da Cunha (2021a, 2025) as a pilot sample, it serves two main purposes: (1) conducting a comprehensive qualitative analysis of NbSA integration into local Climate Plans and (2) exploring the perspectives of local stakeholders.

This dataset, available in French, provides users with key references, including:
1. Keywords related to nature-based solutions for adaptation (Document 1)
2. Categories used in the analysis. (Document 2)
3. Measures identified in our qualitative analysis of 70 Climate Plans (Document 3)
4. A table of interviewees (Document 4)
5. Original quotations from interviews before their translation into English (Document 5)
6. Codes occurences per interviews (Document 6)
7. Interviews framework (Document 7)
8. Final report prepared for ADEME by Salmon and da Cunha (Document 8)
9. Synthesis prepared for ADEME by Salmon and da Cunha (Document 9)