Climate and Nature

Here's how nature-based solutions are cleaning up cities around the world

Apr 21, 2023

Sidewalks converted into pollination corridors can support natural fauna, like these in Costa Rica, are nature-based solutions that can help cities play a key role in the global fight against climate change.

Sidewalks converted into pollination corridors can support natural fauna, like these in Costa Rica, are nature-based solutions that can help cities play a key role in the global fight against climate change. Image: Courtesy of Curridabat Municipality

Chris Hamill-Stewart

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Nature-based solution: Cap and cover projects place parks and green spaces on top of roads, and filter the emissions coming from beneath.

Cap and cover projects place parks and green spaces on top of roads, and filter the emissions coming from beneath. Image: The Stich, 2015 Vision Plan

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