Nature-Based Solutions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100127 - 100127
Published: May 8, 2024
The
use
of
nature-based
solutions
(NbS)
to
address
the
risks
posed
by
hydro-meteorological
hazards
have
not
yet
become
part
mainstream
policy
response,
and
one
main
reasons
cited
for
this,
is
lack
evidence
that
they
can
effectively
reduce
disaster
risk.
This
paper
addresses
this
issue,
providing
model-based
from
five
European
case
studies
which
demonstrate
effectiveness
different
NbS
in
reducing
magnitude
hazard
thus
risk,
present-day
possible
future
climates.
In
OAL-Austria,
a
deep-seated
landslide,
analysed
afforestation.
Modelling
results
show
today's
climate
landcover
scenario
mature
forest,
reduction
landslide
velocity
27.6%
could
be
achieved.
OAL-Germany,
river
flooding
managed
grazing
with
removal
woody
vegetation.
potentially
maximum
flood
water
depth
near-future
(2031-2060)
far-future
(2070-2099),
0.036m
0.155m,
respectively.
OAL-Greece,
flooding,
upscaled
natural
storage
reservoirs.
most
potential
total
flooded
area
up
1.26
km2.
OAL-Ireland,
surface
green
roofs.
Results
modelled
upscaling
analysis
under
two
scenarios
both
depth,
were
able
reduced.
OAL-UK,
shallow
landslides,
high-density
planting
tree
species.
species
improve
slope
stability,
increased
over
time
as
matured.
significance
these
discussed
within
context
performance
time,
type
events,
impact
stakeholders
engendering
wider
support
adoption
OALs,
uncertainty
modelling
analyses.
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
250, P. 111196 - 111196
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
The
human-nature
connection
should
be
a
key
component
in
the
design
of
supportive
and
comfortable
indoor
environments.
An
interest
introducing
Nature
Based
Solutions
via
Biophilic
Design
(BD)
intervention
recently
emerged.
Related
benefits
for
work
efficiency
have
been
identified
lab-studies
without
possibility
to
perform
preliminary
assessments.
Recently,
VR
has
adopted
thanks
its
advantages
data
collection
highly
realistic
To
date,
most
research
on
BD
focused
visual
with
nature
even
if
people
experience
multiple
senses
simultaneously.
In
this
paper,
new
approach
assessment
is
presented.
A
3x3
between-subjects
study
presented,
comparing
three
office
layouts
(Indoor
Green,
Outdoor
Green
Non-Biophilic)
acoustic
scenarios
(Office,
Office
+
Traffic
Nature).
198
participants
performed
one
test
session
completing
cognitive
tasks
each
condition,
survey.
results
sense
presence
immersivity
(visual),
sensory
congruency
(acoustic)
cybersickness
disorders
suggested
that
an
effective
tool
evaluate
potential
interventions
(ecological
validity).
findings
tests
revealed
audio-visual
can
positively
influence
working
memory,
inhibition
task-switching
performance.
factor
exhibited
higher
improvement
effect
compared
factor,
between
23
%
71
against
12
%–39
%.
Moreover,
Natural
sound
Indoor
condition
was
visual*acoustic
while
Non-Biophilic
environment
disruptive
one.
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 655 - 655
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Combining
street
trees
with
stormwater
management
measures
can,
in
some
circumstances,
both
increase
tree
vitality
and
reduce
the
risk
of
flooding
by
directing
into
pits.
Using
systematic
review
methods,
this
study
aimed
to
provide
an
overview
vegetation
engineering
systems
being
researched
applied
that
combine
planting
urban
management.
We
also
sought
identify
positive
as
well
possible
negative
impacts
on
hydrology
health.
It
has
been
shown
diverting
rainwater
from
impervious
surfaces
pits
considerable
potential
for
improving
health
reducing
drought
stress
trees.
Worldwide
approaches
optimizing
infiltration
water
supply
are
promising.
Different
substrate
types
have
tested,
generally
show
good
vitality,
although
long-term
monitoring
rarely
undertaken.
There
is
still
a
need
research
temporary
storage
dry
periods.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 110875 - 110875
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Himalayan
countries
face
many
ecological
challenges,
including
biodiversity
loss
and
the
threats
of
climate
change.
In
response,
these
are
implementing
Nature-based
Solution
to
minimize
challenges
promote
sustainable
development.
this
article
we
analyze
NbS
programs
implemented
across
region
assess
limitations
using
IUCN
standard
criteria
adherence
for
selected
articles.
We
perform
a
systematic
review
articles
PRISMA
methodology,
through
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
ResearchGate
databases
followed
by
screening
Rayyan
web
interface.
Articles
were
screened
out
based
on
location
lack
human
well-being
outcomes
intervention.
Solutions
in
Himalayas
primarily
use
management
approach
(35.29%),
restoration
(23.53%),
conservation
(11.76%),
holistic
eco-DRR
(11.76%)
green
infrastructure
(5.88%)
address
societal
climatic
challenges.
Institutional
execution
was
29.41%
more
common
compared
implementation
community
or
farmer
groups.
Pineapple
agroforestry
(83.04%),
forest
(78.57%),
spring
water
storage
(86.61%),
groundwater
recharge
(82.14%),
bio-fertilizer
pesticides
(77.68%),
watershed
community-based
DRR
(81.25%),
harvest
medicinal
plants
(77.68%)
wetland
adhere
criteria.
addition,
some
interventions
adequately
meet
criteria,
such
as
ice
stupas
(72.32%),
plantation
(73.21%),
eco-safe
roads
(65.18),
blue-green
(68.75%),
traditional
knowledge
(72.32%).
Our
evaluation
noted
that
can
be
improved
precise
planning
design
before
implementation,
engaging
multiple
stakeholders,
comparing
alternative
solutions,
periodic
monitoring
impacts
environment
society.
This
study
shows
contributing
risk
management.
Tackling
limitation
present
review,
mainly
exclusion
research
not
addressing
well-being,
will
yield
actions
Journal of Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
641, P. 131761 - 131761
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Riverine
flooding
is
a
widespread
global
challenge
and
predicted
to
worsen
with
climate
change.
Wetlands
have
been
recognised
as
potential
nature-based
solution
(NbS)
riverine
flooding,
but
are
rapidly
degrading
globally,
reducing
their
capacity
store
water.
Furthermore,
in
monsoon
climates,
natural
wetlands
can
prove
inadequate
during
peak
flows,
reaching
early
the
season.
Management
rejuvenation
of
these
provides
method
overcome
limitations
ensure
efficacy
solutions
for
flood
risk
reduction.
In
this
study,
hydro-ecological
based
management
approach
adopted
that
formulates
storage
release
policy
by
considering
threshold
precipitation
wetland
ecological
requirements
assessing
resilience
both
existing
rejuvenated
wetlands.
The
applied
over
large
river
catchment,
Brahmaputra
River,
explore
efficiency
proposed
under
different
scenarios
assess
influence
location
on
Additionally,
rainfall
distribution
number
present
zones
operationality
streamflow
response
analysed.
showed
reduction
at
catchment
outlet
1–2
%
up
8
maximum
At
sub-catchment
scale,
one
major
tributaries
observed
reductions
∼
6
scenario
30
scenario.
occurrence
threat
level
events
prominent
cities
was
reduced
60
rejuvenation.
findings
study
demonstrate
impact
NbS
provide
guidance
help
develop
strategies
sustainable
catchment-scale
practices
enhance
resilience.
