Nature-Based Solutions in Cities of the Global South

This book explores the practice of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in the cities of the Global South. NBS are recognized as a key strategy for achieving sustainable development, and they are being implemented in a variety of sectors such as urban planning, agriculture, forestry, and water management. They offer a wide range of benefits, but there is a gap between research and practice across cities from the Global South. This book promotes implemented urban NBS projects in the Global South to help identify region-specific challenges and opportunities, and to develop more effective and equitable solutions. The presented case studies support resilient planning in the Global South and significantly inform urban debates in the Global North. This book offers pragmatic policy and planning recommendations, providing decision-makers with clear guidance on implementing NBS in urban settings and transforming knowledge into actionable strategies for sustainable and resilient urban development.

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 Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His areas of expertise include nature-based solutions, green urbanism, sustainable and resilient cities and planning models aimed at balancing urbanisation with nature.