PT Chapter
AU Pisa, PF
   Nehren, U
   Sebesvari, Z
   Rai, S
   Wong, I
TI Chapter 17 - Nature-based solutions to reduce risks and build resilience in mountain regions
BT Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems
PY 2024
BP 115
EP 126
DE Nature-based solutions; mountains; climate change adaptation; disaster risk reduction; ecosystem services; SDGs
AB Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized as effective environmental-management measures to address societal challenges such as climate change, water and food security, and disaster risk reduction, thus contributing to human well-being and protecting biodiversity. In addition to being particularly susceptible to these challenges, mountain areas are prone to multihazard conditions, due to their steep topography and particular climatic conditions. NbS can contribute greatly to the sustainable development of mountain ecosystems. This chapter presents examples of NbS in mountain areas around the globe that demonstrate how this approach contributes to achieving sustainable development.
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