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Review article: Potential of nature-based solutions to mitigate hydro-meteorological risks in sub-Saharan Africa
School of Life Sciences, Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning and Management, Technical University of Munich, Emil-Ramann-Str. 6, 85354, Freising, Germany
Aude Zingraff-Hamed
School of Life Sciences, Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning and Management, Technical University of Munich, Emil-Ramann-Str. 6, 85354, Freising, Germany
UMR CItés, TERritoires, Environnement et Sociétés, L'UMR 7324 CITERES, University of Tours, 37200 Tours, France
Mohammad A. Rahman
School of Life Sciences, Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning and Management, Technical University of Munich, Emil-Ramann-Str. 6, 85354, Freising, Germany
Lindsay C. Stringer
Department of Environment and Geography, Wentworth Way, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5NG, United Kingdom
Stephan Pauleit
School of Life Sciences, Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning and Management, Technical University of Munich, Emil-Ramann-Str. 6, 85354, Freising, Germany
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The topic treated in this work is potentially interesting for our community, giving the threats presented for Sub-Saharan Africa; it is also a review, so it has the capability to attract a lot of attention from the public.
The topic treated in this work is potentially interesting for our community, giving the threats...
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In sub-Saharan Africa, there is reported uptake of at least one nature-based solution (NBS) in 71 % of urban areas in the region for mitigating hydro-meteorological risks. These NBSs are implemented where risks exist but not where they are most severe. With these NBSs providing multiple ecosystem services and four out of every five NBSs creating livelihood opportunities, NBSs can help address major development challenges in the region, such as water and food insecurity and unemployment.
In sub-Saharan Africa, there is reported uptake of at least one nature-based solution (NBS) in...
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