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This book explores the practice of Nature-Based Solutions in the cities of the Global South. The presented case studies support resilient planning in the Global South and inform urban debates in the Global North. This book offers pragmatic policy and planning recommendations and actionable strategies for sustainable development.
List of contents
1. Introduction 2. Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient Cities 3. Nature-Based Solutions in Cities of the Global South 4. Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions in Global South Cities
About the author
Masoumeh Mirsafa is a senior lecturer in Urban Design at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Lund University, Sweden. Her main areas of interest are resilient cities, climate-responsive design, and water-smart cities, with a specific focus on green infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions.
Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira is an Associate Professor in Urbanism at the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies (DAStU) at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His areas of expertise include Nature-Based Solutions, green urbanism, sustainable and resilient cities, and planning models aimed at balancing urbanization with nature.
Summary
This book explores the practice of Nature-Based Solutions in the cities of the Global South. The presented case studies support resilient planning in the Global South and inform urban debates in the Global North. This book offers pragmatic policy and planning recommendations and actionable strategies for sustainable development.
