Presenting the first edition of #NbS4India Connect - a bi-monthly India Forum for Nature-based Solutions newsletter.

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions that protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural ecosystems. They have emerged globally as a cost-effective approach that can address climate induced challenges while also providing social and economic co-benefits. This newsletter is an effort to raise awareness about urban NbS in India, by bringing you related news, articles, interviews, case studies and more.

Know more about India’s first forum for urban nature-based solutions on our website -www.NbS4India.org 

Special Feature | Can Greening Be Prioritized in Vulnerable Neighborhoods?

In Mumbai’s low-income neighbourhoods of Lallubhai compound, Cheeta Camp and Ambujwadi residents experience extreme temperatures with little to no vegetation cover. Lack of open spaces, water scarcity, and limited community engagement further exacerbate this problem. Learn about community led micro-greening, water recycling and alternative funding models, that are helping make these neighborhoods more climate resilient.

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In the News

1. ADB launches nature solutions finance hub for Asia-Pacific with USD 2 billion investment goal
2. What is the Green Credits scheme, which PM Modi mentioned at COP28?
3. India-led Global River Cities Alliance launched at COP28
4. India, ADB sign USD 400 Mn loan pact to create urban infrastructure
5. The Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-Based Solutions (SCeNe) Coalition launches NbS tool at COP 28

Case studies on Urban NbS from across India

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• Embrace nature as a key component
• Deliver positive environmental impact
• Empower communities to drive change

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Share Inputs to Improve Mumbai’s First Greening Handbook

The Garden Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with WRI India as knowledge partner, recently unveiled the city’s first ever greening handbook. Offering end-to-end guidance on planting saplings across all scales – from balcony garden boxes to large plots – the Handbook caters to all groups including homeowners, resident welfare associations (RWAs), organisations, and municipal authorities. BMC is inviting feedback to further improve the Handbook with a formal launch slated for later this year.  

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