A CATALOGUE OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR URBAN RESILIENCE

More than half of the world's population lives in cities, and that number is rising every day. Urban areas are becoming more crowded, corrosively reducing green spaces within cities, and causing loss of biodiversity, and in turn, affecting people’s mental and physical well-being and exposure to disaster impacts. At the same time, cities are facing growing climate-related challenges. Climate change and urbanization are exacerbating disaster risks, and these risks are affecting the poor and the vulnerable the most. By protecting natural systems and investing in green infrastructure, cities have the opportunity to build resilience and protect development gains for future generations. This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent.