Impacting Sustainability Operations. Integrating Local Knowledge and Nature-Based Solutions through Theoretical Frameworks and Innovative Cartography for Cultural Impact

This research explores the integration of local knowledge (CBS) and nature-based solutions (NBS) within metropolitan sustainability frameworks, emphasizing the importance of context-driven approaches in urban planning. Acknowledging the shortcomings of existing policies, particularly in addressing poverty and inequality, the study proposes a transdisciplinary framework that fuses Culture-Based Solutions (CBS) with NBS, creating a unified knowledge ecology termed "Metropolis as Heritage." Utilizing innovative cartographic techniques (Metropolitan Cartography), the research aims to enhance territorial intelligence, enabling policies that reflect local realities and foster inclusive growth. By examining the interplay between human behavior, cultural practices, and ecological systems, the study highlights the potential of metropolitan urban-rural connections (MetroURLs) to serve as sustainability commons. Key findings underscore the need for institutional capacity and community engagement to implement robust policies that promote resilience and social equity. The research advocates for a new antifragile paradigm of metropolitan urbanity, where culture becomes a vital agent of change, facilitating collective agency and a sense of belonging. Ultimately, this work seeks to redefine urban landscapes through a holistic approach, bridging nature and culture to achieve sustainable development aligned with global agendas like the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.