Evidence for the effectiveness of nature-based solutions to water issues in Africa

• Published in: Environmental research letters Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. 63007 - 63024
• Main Authors: Acreman, M, Smith, A, Charters, L, Tickner, D, Opperman, J, Acreman, S, Edwards, F, Sayers, P, Chivava, F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Africa; Artificial wetlands; Biodiversity; Carbon sequestration; Case studies; Climate; Downstream; Drought; Environmental restoration; Environmental risk; Floodplains; Floods; Forests; Indigenous species; Introduced species; nature-based solutions; Policy and planning; Pollution control; Reforestation; Restoration; Risk; Sediment load; Water pollution; Water quality; Water resources; Water scarcity; Water supply; Water yield; Wetlands; Africa

Abstract There is increasing global interest in employing nature-based solutions, such as reforestation and wetland restoration, to help reduce water risks to economies and society, including water pollution, floods, droughts and water scarcity, that are likely to become worse under future climates....