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In the face of mounting climate impacts, nature-based solutions – using our natural world to address climate-related and societal challenges – are increasingly becoming a fundamental pillar of…

Nadeera Rajapakse, Caitriona Palmer, Priyanka Dissanayake, Thalyta Ernandya Yuwono |

When nature-based solutions (NBS) are integrated into traditional infrastructure projects, they can help service providers deliver more cost-effective and resilient services. New financing…

Carmen Rosa Yee-Batista, Suzanne Ozment, Emi Yamamura Kinjo, Laura Bulbena Janer |

Representatives from Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Egypt, and Vietnam recently traveled to the Netherlands to learn about flood risk reduction, drought mitigation, restoration of ecosystems, and…

Klaas de Groot, Berenice Flores Arias Uijtewaal, Heba Ahmed, Phuong Hoang Ai Nguyen |

Explore how Vietnam is enhancing coastal resilience through inclusive nature-based solutions. This blog post dives into the World Bank's initiative, highlighting the importance of local…

Brenden Jongman, Mirtha Escobar, Laura Jungman, Balikisu Osman |

Learn more about nature-based solutions, like mangroves, and their role in protecting countries and communities from climate change induced risks. Can we help nature bounce back? Realizing the…

Boris van Zanten, Sydney Moss, Brenden Jongman, Mary Ruckelshaus, Adrian Vogl |

Learn how the government of Seychelles and the World Bank are exploring the potential of “blue barriers”.

Brenden Jongman, Gonzalo Gutiérrez Goizueta, Boris van Zanten, Borja González Reguero |

A new report explores a methodological framework to recognize and evaluate the comprehensive social, environmental, and economic benefits of nature-based solutions for integrated urban flood…

Xiawei Liao, Marcus J. Wishart |

Working with nature to strengthen urban resilience can be cost-effective for addressing climate adaptation and mitigation while bringing out broader benefits for biodiversity, communities and the…

Brenden Jongman, Ruth Tiffer Sotomayor, Xueman Wang |

Learn how nature-based solutions are increasingly recognized as an essential tool in mitigating disasters and supporting climate resilience.

Brenden Jongman, Sally Judson |

Haiti's transport sector has been greatly affected by natural disasters. Learn how the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) help support a resilient recovery while also providing…

Malaika Becoulet, Xavier Espinet, Jordy Chan, Aminata Nguitone Dia |