Adapting to climate change: flood control by deceleration and water retention
Natural barriers were constructed at the side branch of the stream to slow the water and prevent flooding, while a lateral reservoir can absorb excess water.
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Natural barriers were constructed at the side branch of the stream to slow the water and prevent flooding, while a lateral reservoir can absorb excess water.
River contracts in Flanders allow local stakeholders to collaborate on solutions for water issues like flooding, scarcity, poor quality, and erosion.
The Blue Deal is Flanders' action plan to combat water scarcity and drought by enhancing water retention and reducing reliance on water sources
A toolkit developed by the Flemish government to facilitate sustainable land development addressing spatial challenges, especially involving private lands.
The discharge of treated water from the Alicante North wastewater treatment plant into the Monnegre River has led to the regeneration of the area.
Urban park designed as a wetland that can store water in cases where rainfall exceeds the capacity of the existing drainage system in the city.
NBS solutions aim to open up the city creek, Torna-patak by eliminating a concrete channel section and establishing a well-vegetated and natural-like stream.
Mapping of ecosystems of Hungary to map ecosystem services and identify strategic frameworks for the conservation and development of green infrastructure.
It helps municipalities to create successful and effective GI projects by assessing environmental and climate risks and identifying appropriate NBS solutions.
The good practice describes the factors that hinder or support the uptake of nature-based solutions and provides recommendations to support their wider uptake.
The LIFE LOGOS 4 WATERS project put out a call for municipal applications searching for innovative natural water retention measures.
The Good Practice enables better migration of species between different regions and countries, contributing to climate change adaptation, among other benefits.