Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions offers a comprehensive, accessible guide to how wetland ecosystems support climate resilience, water security, and biodiversity conservation. As environmental challenges such as climate change, land degradation, and declining freshwater quality intensify, this book shows how wetlands can serve as critical solutions across sustainable development and environmental management efforts.
Understand how wetland ecosystems regulate water cycles and enhance water security in a changing climate
Explore the role of wetlands in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration and flood protection
Learn why wetlands are essential for biodiversity conservation and how habitat loss threatens ecological balance
Gain insight into the connections between wetlands and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Familiarize yourself with how wetlands improve water quality through natural filtration and nutrient cycling
See how wetlands contribute to drought resilience and groundwater recharge, supporting long-term sustainability
Understand the economic value of wetlands in environmental finance and sustainable development planning
Explore governance frameworks, including the Ramsar Convention, that shape global wetland conservation policies
Ideal for professionals, policymakers, and sustainability experts, Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions equips readers with the knowledge to integrate wetlands into climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development strategies. With a focus on climate resilience, wetland ecosystems, and water security, this book supports practical, informed decision-making in environmental planning and policy.