Nature-Based Solutions in Cities of the Global South

Masoumeh Mirsafa, Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira

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28 May 2025

Development studies; Conservation of the environment; Global warming; Sustainability; Urban & municipal planning

This book explores the practice of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in the cities of the Global South. NBS are recognized as a key strategy for achieving sustainable development, and they are being implemented in a variety of sectors such as urban planning, agriculture, forestry, and water management. They offer a wide range of benefits, but there is a gap between research and practice across cities from the Global South. This book promotes implemented urban NBS projects in the Global South to help identify region-specific challenges and opportunities, and to develop more effective and equitable solutions. The presented case studies support resilient planning in the Global South and significantly inform urban debates in the Global North. This book offers pragmatic policy and planning recommendations, providing decision-makers with clear guidance on implementing NBS in urban settings and transforming knowledge into actionable strategies for sustainable and resilient urban development.

By: Masoumeh Mirsafa, Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032801230
ISBN 10: 1032801239
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 28 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient Cities 3. Nature-Based Solutions in Cities of The Global South 4. Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions in Cities of The Global South

Masoumeh Mirsafa is a senior lecturer in Urban Design at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Lund University, Sweden. Her main areas of interest are resilient cities, climate-responsive design, and water-smart cities, with a specific focus on green infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions. Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira is an associate professor of Urbanism at the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies (DAStU) at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His areas of expertise include Nature-Based Solutions, green urbanism, sustainable and resilient cities, and planning models aimed at balancing urbanization with nature.