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Nature-Based Solutions to 21st Century Challenges

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This book provides a systematic review of nature-based solutions and their potential to address current environmental challenges.

In the 21st century, society is faced by rapid urbanisation and population growth, degradation and loss of natural capital and associated ecosystem services, an increase in natural disaster risks, and climate change. With growing recognition of the need to work with ecosystems to resolve these issues there is now a move towards nature-based solutions, which involve utilising nature’s ecosystem to solve societal challenges while providing multiple co-benefits. This book systematically reviews nature-based solutions from a public policy angle, assessing policy developments which encourage the implementation of nature-based solutions to address societal challenges while simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. This includes enhancing sustainable urbanisation, restoring degraded ecosystems, mitigating and adapting to climate change, and reducing risks from natural disasters. While nature-based solutions can be applied strategically and equitably to help societies address a variety of climatic and non-climatic challenges, there is still a lack of understanding on how best to implement them. The book concludes by providing a best practice guide for those aiming to turn societal challenges into opportunities.

This book will be of great interest to policymakers, practitioners and researchers involved in nature-based solutions, sustainable urban planning, environmental management, and sustainable development generally.

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Authors:
Brears, Robert C.
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9780367266899
Number of Pages:
338
Publication Date:
07/04/2020
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year Published:
2020
Illustrations Note:
62 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Illustrations, black and white
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
Imprint:
Routledge
SKU:
9780367266899

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