The session introduced various Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that have been adopted by cities to address climate related challenges. The effective implementation of NbS that involves inter-departmental coordination along with other stakeholder participation was also discussed. Tools available to compare the costs and benefits for making informed decisions on where NbS is appropriate were highlighted.
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Creating a flood resilient Indian ‘Sheher’ through Water Sensitive Urban Design
In the last few years many Indian cities have started working on interventions aimed at flood-proofing and stormwater management at various scales.
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Operationalising Nature-based Solutions: innovative approaches to financing ecosystem restoration
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Nature based Solutions for healthy, resilient cities
Till early March, most global reports indicated that the number of cities in India with a population of more than 1 million, will grow from 42 to 68 by 2030.
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Living with water: integrating blue, green and grey infrastructure to manage urban floods
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