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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 |

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 |

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 |

The Flood Risk Management Support Project for the City of Buenos Aires, with support from the World Bank, has been successful in enhancing positive impacts by incorporating Nature-based Solutions…

Catalina Ramirez, Klaas de Groot |

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 |

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 |

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 |

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 |

With the support from the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the Municipality of Panama carried out a strategic flood risk assessment of the Tocumen…

Haris Sanahuja, Juliana Castaño-Isaza, Carolina Rogelis, Alessandra Treuherz |