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.
