The climate emergency manifests itself in Brazilian cities in various ways: floods in the South, coastal surges in Rio de Janeiro, storms causing power outages in São Paulo, wildfire smoke in Manaus, droughts in Amazonian rivers, and heatwaves in the Midwest. Therefore, integrating the fight against climate change into public planning is crucial.
Nature offers solutions, such as green areas to absorb rainwater and trees that reduce heat islands. The Fundação Grupo Boticário, in partnership with the Aliança Bioconexão Urbana, has launched the e-book Cities of the Future: Nature-Based Solutions for Confronting the Climate Emergency, available for free. The book presents examples and projects in Brazil and around the world, highlighting effective initiatives against floods, landslides, and heat islands.
The objective is to demonstrate that nature plays a crucial role in climate-resilient socioeconomic development. Cities adapted to extreme events offer a better quality of life. The e-book covers Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) across several Brazilian regions, including case studies, environmental benefits, and a guide for journalists.
NBS can range from individual actions, such as green roofs, to complex projects that require public policies. They encompass 13 typologies, from urban afforestation to river restoration. Globally recognized, the benefits include climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, contributions to drinking water quality, and protection against natural disasters.
Due to soil sealing in Brazilian cities, which prevents the absorption of large volumes of rainwater, residents face impacts on water security and heatwaves. Impermeable surfaces also alter the water balance, compromising water quality. Integrating nature into cities is crucial for urban sustainability and resilience, with Nature-Based Solutions playing a significant role in this context.
Download the free e-book here.
This article was written by ArchDaily Team. The translation is powered by AI.
