luontonovesiin
Luontonovesiin is a Finnish neologism describing a holistic approach that directs human activity toward natural waters, with the aim of restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems within urban and rural planning. The concept frames water bodies as central to environmental, social, and economic well-being, emphasizing biodiversity, resilience, and cultural connections to water.
The term blends luonto, meaning nature, and vesiin, a form of water toward or into waters, signaling
The concept envisions policy frameworks that prioritize river and wetland restoration, naturalized drainage, green-blue infrastructure, and
In practical terms, luontonovesiin would guide urban stormwater management, riparian restoration, and the development of blue-green
Reception to the term has been mixed. Supporters view it as a concise framework for nature‑based water