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Solutions to water management, climate change and people wellbeing
If we let it, nature can be a powerful ally in tackling climate change. When applied to cities, an emerging concept called “nature-based solutions” (NbS) can boost resilience and help adapt to and …
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Solutions to water management, climate change and people wellbeing
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In an era dominated by environmental challenges and the need for sustainable solutions, the concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) has gained significant attention.
This book aims to define the concept of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) by using case studies from members of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Water Action Group - NatureWat. NBS is defined and characterized in terms of water source, contaminants, removal mechanisms and resource recovery potential. The case studies presented illustrate the appropriateness of NBS promoting climate resilience. Readers will discover a technology portfolio based on a number of demonstration sites in the fields of climate change adaption, water and wastewater treatment, resource recovery and re-use, and restoring ecosystems to promote the use of nature based solutions. The chapters in the book present a multidisciplinary approach involving social scientists, governance representatives and engineers. The underlying philosophy of the book is the circular economy of water which prioritizes the concepts of resource recovery and resilience within water resource management. The first section of the book presents the background and objectives of the study, and how the action group aims to promote the use of nature based solutions through its diverse technology portfolio. Particular attention is given to the goals of finding cost-effective solutions for wastewater treatment, climate change mitigation, disaster risk reduction, flood protection, greening cities, degraded areas restoration and biodiversity preservation. The chapter on reclaimed water addresses water reuse and defines the term fit for purpose. Barriers and limitations related to NBS for water resource management are discussed. The book concludes with several case studies at local, regional and global levels which illustrate a new approach to water management. These case studies illustrate the application of a hybrid green and grey infrastructure system. This is a combination of traditional engineered infrastructure with nature based solutions which combines centralised and decentralised systems to optimise the reclamation of water for reuse in a fit for purpose model.
Nature-based Solutions sono una serie di azioni basate sulla natura, che pernettono la generazione di servizi ecostemici e l'aumento della resilienza urbana
Nature-Based Flood Risk Management on Private Land: Disciplinary Perspectives on a Multidisciplinary Challenge
G20 country investments in nature-based solutions (NbS) need to reach USD 285 billion/year by 2050 to address the interrelated climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises; however, current G20 spending is only USD 120 billion/year. These are the findings of a new report, the ‘State of Finance for Nature in the G20’.
This book provides an overview of the typical nature-based solutions (NBS) used for flood mitigation at different scales and in different areas (e.g. from catchment to hillslope scale; from urban to coastal areas). NBS can provide several ecosystem services, such as water regulation and water quality enhancement, and as such offer relevant technical solutions to complement typical grey infrastructures to mitigate flood hazard and water quality problems. In recent years, political awareness and interest from the scientific community have led to increasing implementation of NBS worldwide. In light of this trend, this book provides valuable insights into the environmental aspects of NBS, particularly their effectiveness for flood and pollution mitigation, and discusses socio-economic aspects related to the implementation of NBS, including regulatory aspects, cost, and citizens' perceptions of NBS. Compiling the latest research, the book furthers our understanding of the role of NBS for flood mitigation and its relation to environmental aspects, to guide scientists and stakeholders in future NBS projects. It is intended for the scientific community and stakeholders, such as spatial planners and landscape managers.Chapter \"Nature-based solutions for flood mitigation and resilience in urban areas\" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Ecosystems for Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
This report provides an assessment of the use of, and recommendations for scaling up, Nature-based Solutions to address water-related climate risks.\nThis report provides an assessment of the use of, and recommendations for scaling up, Nature-based Solutions to address water-related climate risks. The analysis is based on two country case studies carried out in Mexico and the United Kingdom. On the basis of a previously developed policy evaluation framework, the analysis identifies existing challenges as well as highlights emerging good practices with regard to policy design and implementation, governance, regulatory mechanisms, and technical and financial arrangements. The report's findings support policy makers and practitioners in strengthening the use of Nature-based Solutions to tackle climate risks, with a special focus on water-related risks.
As I have begun marketing for my nature based solutions contest, I have been made aware that the term NBS has been co-opted to promote nature market offset schemes that are not aligned with the genuine principles of preserving nature. Let me assure you that when I describe nature based solutions I want to emphasize that I mean it in its most sincere terms: Utilizing and respecting nature’s inherent abilities to tackle climate change while ensuring that nature's inherent abilities are at the fore
In the wake of COVID-19, transformative change away from the unsustainable status-quo to effectively address the roots of the climate and biodiversity crises is perhaps more urgent than ever. One proposed transformative pathway rapidly gaining in popularity is Nature-based Solutions. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) — defined by the IUCN as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and […]
For the first time in recorded history, the global temperature briefly surpassed a key climate threshold on November 17, 2023. As climate change intensifies, we urgently need all possible solutions that align human progress, including engineering and nature-based solutions (NbS).
Highlights Nature-Based Solutions and Water Security: An Action Agenda for the 21st Century presents an action agenda for natural infrastructure on topics of standards and principles, technical evaluation and design tools, capacity building and innovative finance. Author(s): Jan Cassin & John H Matthews & Elena Lopez Gunn 496 Pages Science, Environmental Science Description Book Synopsis Nature-Based Solutions and Water Security: An Action Agenda for the 21st Century presents an action agenda for natural infrastructure on topics of standards and principles, technical evaluation and design tools, capacity building and innovative finance. Chapters introduce the topic and concepts of natural infrastructure, or nature-based solutions (NBS) and water security, with important background on the urgency of the global water crisis and the role that NBS can, and should play, in addressing this crisis. Sections also present the community of practice's collective thinking on a prioritized action agenda to guide more rapid progress in mainstreaming NBS. With contributions from global authors, including key individuals and organizations active in developing NBS solutions, users will also find important conclusions and recommendations, thus presenting a collaboratively developed, consensus roadmap to scaling NBS.
Biogeotherapy - nature-based climate solutions, life as a geological healing force, presents a movement of farmers, scientists, politicians, and diplomatic actors. It is based on four natural restorative practices: holistic grazing management, no-till agriculture with cover crops, biochar, and massive reforestation. Agro-forestry, blue carbon, living machines, the restoration of peatlands, and other nature-based solutions (NbS) or negative emission technologies (NET) are also briefly described. The 4 per 1000--the diplomatic arm of this movement which is rising at the forefront of action for climate restoration--is described. 4 per 1000 are part of a movement for regenerative agriculture, regenerative ranching and for the negative emissions bio-sourced materials. Finance carbon levers, such as carbon dioxide removal certificates, are presented, with their controversies. Pharaonic, Babylonian, and vertiginous words to define the climate challenge often sound too weak for such a journey. Biogeotherapy leads to Civilization 280 and offers a long path forward to genuinely desirable sustainable economic development.
In the ongoing debate about how to tackle the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality, one term has recently been getting particular attention among policymakers, corporations and international conservation organizations: nature-based solutions, or NBS. First mentioned by the U.N. in 2009, NBS were broadly defined by the IUCN, the global conservation authority, […]
Natural and nature-based options, alternatives to traditional hard infrastructure, can build resilience in flood-prone locations around the world.
Image 1 of 15 from gallery of 6 Urban Design Projects With Nature-Based Solutions. Linear park regenerates Mexico City's historic Grand Canal. © Onnis Luque
This book aims to define the concept of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) by using case studies from members of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Water Action Group - NatureWat. NBS is defined and characterized in terms of water source, contaminants, removal mechanisms and resource recovery potential. The case studies presented illustrate the…
Contacts CEM NBS Group lead: Emmanuelle Cohen-Shacham CEM NBS Group Co-Lead: Edna Cabecinha CEM NBS SC Focal point: Angela Andrade WCPA NBS Focal ...
