Green and Blue Infrastructure as Nature-Based Better Preparedness Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction: Key Policy Aspects

Asitha De Silva (), Dilanthi Amaratunga and Richard Haigh
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Asitha De Silva: Global Disaster Resilience Center, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK
Dilanthi Amaratunga: Global Disaster Resilience Center, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK
Richard Haigh: Global Disaster Resilience Center, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 23, 1-26

Abstract: The impact of disasters has increased and intensified due to climate change, and its adverse impacts which have caused many losses and damage among communities worldwide. Studies have confirmed that the main causal factor is the adverse impact on the natural environment and its processes due to anthropogenic activities. Therefore, decision-makers are looking for new measures and approaches where ecosystems and nature-based solutions are recognised as successful and sustainable solutions. However, applications of ecosystems or nature-based solutions seem inadequate, particularly in planning disaster risk reduction at the local level. In this context, this paper aims to examine the policy perspective on green and blue infrastructure as a nature-based solution for better preparedness in disaster risk reduction. The study is based on a detailed literature review, combining a policy review supported by a review of academic papers. The results confirmed that international policies and frameworks recognised the importance of ecosystems or nature-based solutions as a best practice for disaster risk reduction where green and blue infrastructure can be successfully integrated. In conclusion, translating the ideas of nature-based solutions from international policies and frameworks into local and national level planning will strengthen community resilience through better preparedness.

Keywords: disaster management; built environment; ecosystems-based solutions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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