Introduction: Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Mitigation

Resource type: 
Research
EU project stamp: 
No
Main entity: 
Stockholm University
Societal challenges: 
Natural and Climate Hazards
Scope: 
Global
Description: 

This contribution provides an overview of the concept of NbS for flood mitigation, focusing on (1) the environmental impacts of NbS, (2) the effectiveness of NbS in flood mitigation based on several case studies, and (3) the socio-economic aspects of NbS. Compiling the latest research, this book furthers our understanding of the role of NbS for flood mitigation and its relation to environmental aspects, to guide students, managers, practitioners, policy-makers, and scientists in future NbS projects.

Date: 
2021
Language: 
EN