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NBS Catalogue

Urban Forests

Planting and maintaining trees in cities to improve air quality, reduce heat islands, and enhance urban biodiversity.

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River and Stream Renaturation

Restoring waterways to their natural state to enhance ecosystems, increase biodiversity, and reduce flood risks.

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Open Green Spaces

Creating vegetated urban areas that offer recreation, improve air quality, and support city biodiversity.

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Urban Farming

Growing food within cities to boost food security, reduce transportation emissions, and engage communities.

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Natural Inland Wetlands

Preserving ecosystems that store floodwater, filter pollutants, and provide wildlife habitats.

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River Floodplains

Maintaining natural areas beside rivers to absorb floods, reduce risks, and support diverse life.

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Salt Marches

Preserving tidal wetlands that buffer coasts from storms, filter water, and support marine species.

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Terraces and Slopes

Reshaping steep land into stepped levels to prevent erosion and manage water runoff for sustainable agriculture.

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Building Solutions

Integrating green elements like roofs and walls into buildings to improve insulation, manage stormwater, and support urban nature.

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Green Corridors

Establishing natural habitat links that allow wildlife movement and connect fragmented ecosystems.

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Bioretention Areas

Designing vegetated landscapes to capture and filter stormwater, improving water quality and reducing floods.

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Constructed Inland Wetlands

Engineering wetland systems to mimic natural ones for wastewater treatment and habitat support.

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Mangrove Forests

Protecting coastal ecosystems that shield shorelines from erosion and serve as vital habitats.

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Sandy Shores

Conserving natural sandy areas that absorb wave energy, prevent erosion, and host unique ecosystems.

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