The role of nature-based solutions in disaster risk reduction: The decision maker's perspectives on urban resilience in Sao Paulo state

Author(s)

Young, Andrea Ferraz ^[1] ; Marengo, Jose Antonio ^[1] ; Martins Coelho, Juliano Oliveira ^[1] ; Scofield, Graziela Balda ^[1] ; de Oliveira Silva, Camila Cristina ^[2] ; Prieto, Carla Correa ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Brazilian Natl Ctr Monitoring & Early Warning Nat, Rio De Janeiro, RJ - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION; v. 39, OCT 2019.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

This paper presents the co-learning process outcomes based on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). EbA principles are directly associated with resilience improvement that depends on NbS for change of patterns and actions. Basically, we expected to explore how urban systems can be improved avoiding environmental degradation (i.e. waste ecosystem services and their benefits). Therefore, distinct scenarios were proposed with specific objectives: (1) identification of barriers and challenges; (2) identification of opportunities for NbS implementation. Throughout a workshop, we had chance to discuss knowledge gaps and potential emerging research such as: (1) synergies between DRR and EbA; (2) a long-term perspective of ecosystem management; (3) dynamic of DRR and the natural processes involved considering the complexity of NbS. We conclude that existing measures are limited in their ecological focus regarding to DRR and benefits they address. For this reason, a more comprehensive approach to support NbS and its systematic mainstreaming is required. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/24467-6 - MOVER: mobilization for organization and feasibility of resilient urban spaces
• Grantee: Andrea Ferraz Young
• Support Opportunities: Organization Grants - Scientific Meeting
• FAPESP's process: 14/50848-9 - INCT 2014: INCT for Climate Change
• Grantee: Jose Antonio Marengo Orsini
• Support Opportunities: Research Program on Global Climate Change - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 15/24099-1 - Climate change adaptation by linear park design: regeneration project as a tool for prevention of environmental disasters
• Grantee: Andrea Ferraz Young
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
• FAPESP's process: 15/50122-0 - Dynamic phenomena in complex networks: basics and applications
• Grantee: Elbert Einstein Nehrer Macau
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants