Project Name:Research: Global Infrastructure Resilience Report Edition 1 Chapter 3
This chapter promotes Nature-based Infrastructure Solutions (NbIS) to strengthen systemic resilience by providing low-carbon alternatives with economic and ecological benefits, including cost savings and ecosystem restoration.
With a focus on water management and hazard mitigation, it addresses adoption challenges such as governance gaps and limited expertise.
Key pathways include capacity building, policy integration, and standardized practices, enabling NbIS to counter ecosystem degradation and advance sustainable infrastructure in vulnerable regions.
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Impact
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Expanding NbIS can cut costs by 85–90% compared to grey infrastructure, enhancing affordability and sustainability in LMICs. By reducing environmental degradation, NbIS strengthens resilience, restores ecosystems, and promotes long-term, climate-adaptive infrastructure solutions.
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Expanding NbIS can restore ecosystems, improving water quality, strengthening coastal protection, and enhancing community resilience. By integrating NbIS into infrastructure planning, LMICs can achieve sustainable development while reducing environmental risks and climate-related challenges.
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Embedding NbIS into policy frameworks can cut carbon emissions, advancing net-zero targets while strengthening systemic resilience. By prioritizing nature-based solutions, governments can foster sustainable infrastructure, enhance climate adaptation, and promote environmental sustainability worldwide.
