Nature-based solutions (NbS) for disaster risk reduction

Dutch cities are increasingly facing foundation problems as a result of low groundwater levels, shrinking clay soils and land subsidence. Climate change is exacerbating these effects.

By calculating the value of wetlands in reducing flood damage, findings can inform federal and state land use decisions, wetland protection, benefit-cost analysis and flood insurance policy.

Cities around the world are planting more trees to cope with rising urban heat. But our research shows trees alone are often not enough.

This report analyzes the relationship between the decline of green spaces and rising summer temperatures in Huế City, Vietnam, over the period 2014–2024

A World Bank Group-financed coastal road project demonstrates how nature‑based solutions can protect foundational transport infrastructure and sustain economic activity in São Tomé and Príncipe.

The Coastal Catalogue is designed to support the identification of investment opportunities and the integration of NBS into coastal risk management and planning processes.

This study integrates urban heat island (UHI) risk assessment with green space accessibility analysis to locate mismatches between heat risk mitigation need and green provision, and identifies the most vulnerable populations.

Green-gray infrastructure helps confront rising seas for a more resilient future for Fijian communities.

The aim of this study is to empirically assess the effectiveness of green infrastructure (GI) in South Korea as a way to enhance flood resilience.