NATURE-BASED Solutions

Nature-based solutions (NbS) put ecosystems to work for people and their cities. By conserving natural areas, restoring wetlands and floodplains, and integrating nature into infrastructure and building projects, cities can strengthen resilience while making urban life healthier and more enjoyable. 

Eco-districts are a powerful example. When developed with communities, they create green corridors, green roofs and shared spaces that cool neighbourhoods, manage water, and foster biodiversity.

Urban ecological restoration, from replanting riverbanks to reviving degraded parks, can shield cities from floods and heat while enhancing quality of life. 

And conserving nearby forests or wetlands or cleaning rivers creates vital natural buffers that support both people and wildlife. 

Do you need inspiration for your city’s nature-based solutions policies?
Here are some of our top picks.