Mainstreaming urban Nature-based Solutions in India
DownloadAs India’s cities face rising temperatures, flooding, and ecological degradation, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ need for sustainable, scalable solutions has never been more urgent. Urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer a powerful, cost-effective path forward—blending natural systems with urban infrastructure to create resilience-centered cities.
This paper captures Å·²©ÓéÀÖ insights of a high-level roundtable hosted by ICF, featuring voices from government, finance, civil society, and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ private sector. It outlines a strategic roadmap for embedding urban NbS into India’s development agenda and provides Å·²©ÓéÀÖ tools and insights needed to scale impact.
Why download this paper?
- A clear action agenda for integrating urban NbS into city planning and policy
- Case studies showcasing urban NbS in action from Chennai, Delhi, and Rajkot
- The economic benefits of urban NbS for businesses and communities
- Recommendations for a strategic urban NbS framework in India
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