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Urban climate resilience through nature-based solutions

Overview

Urban development strategies are increasingly prioritizing Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat and flooding.

In Brazil, research indicates a significant gap in public awareness, with 90% of the population currently unaware of the NBS concept despite high support levels. In São Paulo, the high percentage of impervious surfaces—approximately 70%—increases vulnerability to flooding, a risk exacerbated by phenomena like El Niño. Implementation of these solutions faces challenges due to a shortage of professionals trained to combine ecology with urban planning and engineering.

Broader trends show a shift away from traditional ‘gray infrastructure’ toward concepts like ‘sponge cities,’ which utilize engineered surfaces to absorb and filter rainwater. Experts suggest that understanding the historical evolution of urban environments is critical to managing the social and environmental challenges posed by concentrated human activity and resource consumption.

Entities

Secovi-SP · Fundação Grupo Boticário · Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas · Francisco Colom González · UNESCO

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Green infrastructure and urban sustainability trends

    Urban planning is evolving through green infrastructure and ‘sponge city’ concepts to mitigate climate risks like flooding and heat, while researchers analyze the historical necessity of urban sustainability.

  2. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Nature-based Solutions emerge as key to urban climate resilience

    Urban planners and the real estate sector are exploring Nature-based Solutions to increase city resilience against extreme climate events and flooding, particularly in São Paulo.

Sources

ambientum.com · construir.connectab2b.com · dicaappdodia.com · leianoticias.com.br · noticias.dino.com.br · nx1.com.br · oeco.org.br · portal.comunique-se.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · secovi.com.br