Nature-based solutions: Establishing a comprehensive framework for addressing urban waterlogging management

Due to the impact of global climate change, many cities in China have been hit by severe rainstorms, leading to increasingly frequent urban waterlogging disasters. In recent years, nature-based solutions (NbS) have received widespread attention and recognition, providing new ideas and approaches to addressing urban waterlogging issues. First, this article reviews the development process and concept of NbS and analyzes its core ideas and principles. Second, it analyzes the guiding role of NbS in urban waterlogging management and compares the commonalities and differences between NbS and three related waterlogging concepts. To ensure that urban waterlogging management is operational and dynamic, and that there is effective communication among stakeholders, this article proposes a comprehensive framework for the application of NbS in urban waterlogging management. Finally, this article analyzes the opportunities and potential of NbS applied to urban environmental issues. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;00:1-8. (c) 2023 SETAC

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Due to global climate change, severe rainstorms have increasingly led to urban waterlogging disasters in many Chinese cities. Nature-based solutions (NbS) have gained widespread attention as they provide new ideas and approaches for addressing these issues. This article reviews the development and concept of NbS, analyzes its core ideas and principles, and explores its role in urban waterlogging management. It also compares NbS with other waterlogging concepts and proposes a comprehensive framework for the application of NbS in urban waterlogging management. Additionally, the article analyzes the opportunities and potential of NbS in addressing urban environmental issues.