Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure Systems in the UK
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name: Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure Systems in the UK
This project piloted a decision-making tool to identify effective nature-based solutions (NbS) for enhancing infrastructure resilience against riverine flooding.
It uncovered critical data gaps, particularly in effectiveness, monitoring, and maintenance costs of NbS. The findings reinforce NbS as essential infrastructure assets, offering flood protection and climate resilience.
By promoting sustainable, ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction strategies, this approach supports informed planning, ensuring long-term stability and adaptive infrastructure development in flood-prone regions.
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Impact
1
A conceptual framework was designed to identify effective nature-based solutions (NbS) that enhance infrastructure resilience against diverse climate hazards. It supports strategic adaptation planning, enabling targeted, data-driven approaches to reduce risks and foster sustainable, climate-resilient development.
2
A comprehensive database of key metrics was developed to assess the costs and benefits of nature-based solutions (NbS), equipping decision-makers with data to compare effectiveness and investment value across diverse climate resilience strategies for informed, sustainable adaptation planning.
3
A pilot interactive decision-making tool was developed using data from existing studies to help users assess and select nature-based solutions (NbS) suited to their sector and specific climate hazards, enhancing evidence-based infrastructure resilience planning and adaptation strategies.
