Governing green change to improve resilience by assessing urban risks for localizing Nature-based Solutions in sprawling Dehradun, India

Author : International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
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Published Date : 08 Aug,2024
 
 

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This paper on Dehradun, India, reveals the severe environmental impacts of rapid urban sprawl, including rising temperatures, groundwater depletion, and increased flood risks. It underscores the urgent need for ward-specific Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to enhance resilience, mitigate disaster risks, and align with the Sendai Framework and UN SDG 11.

 
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