Nature-Based Solutions for Building Resilience in Towns and Cities: Case Studies from the Greater Mekong Subregion
Asian Development Bank | December 2016
Abstract
Urban populations are projected to increase from 54% to 66% of the global population by 2050, with close to 90% of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa. Cities and towns—a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions—will need to address challenges posed by climate change. A nature-based approach in identifying climate change vulnerabilities and developing relevant adaptation options was conducted in three towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion. Working with local governments, nongovernment organizations, women’s groups, and professional associations, town-wide adaptation measures were defi ned by overlaying climate change projections on town plans and zoning schemes for strategic infrastructure. This publication captures valuable experience and lessons from the project.
Citation
Asian Development Bank. 2016. Nature-Based Solutions for Building Resilience in Towns and Cities: Case Studies from the Greater Mekong Subregion. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/6762. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-92-9257-658-5
Print ISBN
978-92-9257-657-8
Keywords
Climatic change
Climatic influence
Climatology
Investment bank
Investment policy
Rural areas
Rural economy
Rural planning
Rural poverty
Development potential
Rural planning
Aid coordination
Industrial projects
Infrastructure projects
Natural resources policy
Educational development
Climate
Climate change
Climate impacts assessment
Global climate change
Rural Development
Rural Development Projects
Rural Development Research
Aid And Development
Asian Development Bank
Comprehensive Development Framework
Development Cooperation
Development Management
Development Planning
Development Strategies
City planning
Urban climatology
Bank investment
Capital investment
Investment banking
Venture capital
Communication in rural development
Communication in community development
Economic development projects
Development banks
Economic forecasting
Environmental auditing
Cumulative effects assessment
Human rights and globalization
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