Effectiveness of Nature-Based Solutions in Natural Disaster Events

Abstract

Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are tools that promote risk prevention and impact mitigation and recovery from disturbances by placing nature at the centre. In recent years, NBSs have been increasingly used to prevent extreme natural events, such as forest fires and hydrological or geomorphological processes, that pose risks. In this sense, the implementation of these measures allows for the sustainable management of the natural environment. Choosing one management approach over another requires consideration of the available natural resources, as well as the effectiveness and sustainability of each option. In the context of global change, NBSs can play a key role in enabling ecosystems to adapt naturally to the disturbances expected in the coming decades.

Keywords

wildfire / forest management / hydrological processes / geomorphological risk / global change

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