Compendium: Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in coastal urban areas

Coastal urban ecosystems are under siege from climate change, rapid urbanisation, and environmental degradation. These escalating pressures threaten the sustainability, resilience, and well-being of communities in these regions. Despite the transformative potential of nature-based solutions (NbS) to combat these issues, their integration into urban planning and policy frameworks remains lacking owing to a persistent knowledge gap and ambiguity surrounding NbS concepts.

This compendium aims to bridge this information deficit by providing a thorough overview of NbS and its relevance to coastal urban ecosystems. It highlights the alignment of NbS with Sustainable Development Goals and diverse policy frameworks, serving as an essential guide for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders. Through detailed explanations, practical case studies, and in-depth policy analysis, this document illuminates the path towards wider NbS uptake and implementation in urbanising coastal landscape in India.

Abhishri Gupta also co-authored the compendium.

Sections 4 and 5: NbS Policy and Finance

Section 6: NbS Case Studies

Sections 7 and 8: Major Organisations and Framework