Investigating the effectiveness of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for climate change adaptation : The case study of Aa of Weerijs catchment, The Netherlands

Anthropogenic Climate Change has caused an increase in frequency, intensity and impact of hydro-meteorological-hazards (HMHs) such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and sea level rise. Prior to the 21st century, most policies and strategies to deal with water-related climate risks were based on conventional or grey solutions without considering Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as potential measures. In the recent past, NBS have gained prominence alongside conventional measures, owing to multi-functionality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, providing inter-related and multi-scale benefits to deal... Mehr ...