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Nature-based solutions and urban flood

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article investigates the state-of-the-art of publications on nature-based solutions (NBS) from both global and Latin American perspectives, with a particular focus on urban flooding. Through a full systematic literature review, we aimed at understanding: (i) how the concept of nature is addressed by NBS and how their strategies connect to local biomes and community practices; (ii) which strategies are most commonly employed to tackle urban flooding; (iii) the progress made in Latin America in this field; and (iv) the research gaps that remain within this thematic scope. The results reveal the global dominance of Europe in practical implementation and the conceptual focus in Latin America, emphasizing the need for localized, community-driven strategies that integrate local biomes, ecosystems, and cultural contexts to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of nature-based solutions.

Source: PARC Pesquisa em Arquitetura e Construção

DOI: 10.20396/parc.v16i00.8676691

Authors: Iago Longue Martins, Antônio Lucas Sgrancio Uliana, Elisa Bomtempo Matos, Bruno Massara Rocha

Institution: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Language: English

Topic: Urban Stormwater Management Solutions

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo