April 2025

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 22 apr 2025

The report, 'Urban Greenprints: A Nature-based Solutions Feasibility Framework for Urban Coastal Regions' (Authors: Srilakshmi Menon; Merlyn Maria Antony; Tanushree Garg; Pradeep M. S.; Anushiya J.), by Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) based in Bangalore (India), proposes a nature-based solutions (NbS) feasibility framework to help Indian cities, particularly urban coastal regions, systematically assess and implement climate resilience strategies. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Mangaluru (Karnataka) were selected as case studies because of their exposure to flooding, sea level rise (SLR), and extreme weather events. The report says, 'There is urgent need to embrace NbS such as wetland restoration, rooftop greening and permeable pavements - as part of a more sustainable and resilient urban strategy.' Srilakshmi Menon, senior analyst in the adaptation and risk analysis group at CSTEP, says, 'As climate risks intensify, integrating nature-based solutions into urban planning is not just desirable - it is essential for building resilient, adaptive and sustainable cities.' The report highlights the long-term benefits of the approach and urges policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders to prioritise NbS to maximise their ecological and socio-economic benefits, ensuring climate-adaptive urban growth. Read on...

National Herald: Nature-based solutions key to climate resilience in India's coastal cities: Report
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