Abbey Abramson

  Green roofs for urban heat islands solution Urban Nature-Based Solutions Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including heat waves , flooding, and air pollution. Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer innovative and sustainable strategies to enhance urban resilience, improve public health, and support biodiversity. By integrating green spaces, urban forests, and water management systems into city planning, these solutions can mitigate climate risks while providing social and economic co-benefits. This section explores the implementation and impact of urban NbS, focusing on green roofs, urban forests, and rain gardens. Green Roofs and Walls for Cooling and Air Purification Green roofs and walls, often called living infrastructure, are vital components of urban NbS. They involve cultivating vegetation on building rooftops and walls to address urban heat islands and improve air quality. Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) is an essential aspect of...

  Transplanting mangroves along the shores Nature's Blueprint: Harnessing Ecosystem-Based Solutions The Principles of Nature-Based Solutions Nature-based solutions (NbS) are innovative approaches that leverage natural processes and ecosystems to address societal challenges, including climate change. These solutions work with nature rather than against it , offering sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient strategies for mitigation and adaptation. This section explores the principles underpinning NbS, their foundational role in climate adaptation, and their benefits across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Definition and Core Principles Nature-based solutions are defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as "actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively while providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits" (IUCN, 2020). These sol...