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Reducing wildfires and water risks with nature-based solutions

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Nature-based solutions are being provided to reduce water risks. Image: kazuend/Unsplash

Todd Gartner
Director, Cities4Forests And Natural Infrastructure Initiative, World Resources Institute
James Anderson
Communications Manager, Forests Program, World Resources Institute
Lizzie Marsters
Environmental Finance Manager, Natural Infrastructure Initiative
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