Urban Nature-Based Solutions: Innovative Strategies for Climate Resilience, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Cities

Urban Nature-Based Solutions: Innovative Strategies for Climate Resilience, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Cities offers a comprehensive exploration of how Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) can transform cities into sustainable, resilient, and livable spaces. This book delves into a range of innovative strategies that leverage the power of ecosystems to address the growing challenges of urbanization, climate change, and biodiversity loss. From green infrastructure and urban forests to wetland restoration and urban agriculture, this guide highlights real-world applications of NbS that improve air and water quality, manage stormwater, enhance biodiversity, and reduce urban heat. It also provides insights into cutting-edge technological innovations that support NbS and how future urban planning can incorporate these solutions for long-term sustainability. Packed with actionable strategies for planners, policymakers, architects, and environmental professionals, Urban Nature-Based Solutions is an essential resource for anyone looking to make cities more resilient and environmentally sustainable.