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Nature-based solutions: Establishing a comprehensive framework for addressing urban waterlogging management
1Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, China.
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
|May 18, 2023
Summary
Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer innovative approaches to manage urban waterlogging caused by climate change. This study reviews NbS principles and proposes a framework for their application in cities.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Climate Change Adaptation
Background:
- Global climate change intensifies rainstorms, causing frequent urban waterlogging disasters in China.
- Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining recognition as effective strategies for urban water management.
- Urban waterlogging poses significant risks to infrastructure and public safety.
Approach:
- Review of the development, concepts, and principles of NbS.
- Analysis of NbS's role in guiding urban waterlogging management.
- Comparison of NbS with traditional waterlogging management concepts.
- Proposal of a comprehensive framework for NbS application in urban waterlogging.
- Exploration of NbS opportunities for broader urban environmental issues.
Key Points:
- NbS offer a sustainable alternative to conventional urban water management.
- A structured framework is essential for the effective operationalization and dynamic management of NbS.
- Understanding the principles and applications of NbS is crucial for stakeholders.
- NbS can be integrated into urban planning to mitigate waterlogging and enhance environmental quality.
Conclusions:
- NbS provide a promising pathway for addressing urban waterlogging and related environmental challenges.
- The proposed framework facilitates the practical implementation and stakeholder engagement for NbS.
- Further research and application of NbS are vital for resilient urban development.
- NbS contribute to creating more sustainable and climate-resilient cities.
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