Articles | Volume 26, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-4357-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-4357-2026
Research article
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10 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 10 Sep 2026

Integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Enhanced Flood Resilience under a Changing Climate: The Case of the Cologne District, Germany

Udo Nehren, Ali Cara Barrett, Paola Saenz Quiros, and Alexander Fekete

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The Cologne District in Germany faces frequent flooding from the Rhine and its tributaries. This study maps existing and planned nature-based solutions (NbS) to reduce flood risks. While many NbS exist along the Rhine, more efforts are needed for smaller rivers. The study recommends targeting slopes and urban areas to better manage increased flood risks linked to extreme weather and climate change.
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