Nature-Based Solution

Nature-Based Solution

Nature-Based Solution is a design approach that uses living systems like plants, soil, and water to help cities and communities handle climate challenges such as heat, flooding, and drought. In climate resilience, designers can use green roofs, rain gardens, and urban forests to cool spaces, absorb stormwater, and clean air. These solutions work by copying how nature manages water and temperature, which helps reduce risks from extreme weather. Designers can measure the benefits of these solutions using tools that track temperature drops, water absorption, and improved air quality. Nature-Based Solutions can be included in both new projects and updates to existing places, making them flexible for many types of design.

climate adaptation, green infrastructure, urban cooling, stormwater management, ecosystem services, sustainable design

— Kevin Green