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Climate Change
A long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
Flood Types
The different kinds of flooding, including shallow-river flooding, flash floods, and coastal flooding.
Biodiversity
The variety of life on earth, encompassing the different plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Ecosystem Restoration
The process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed.
Wetlands
Areas where water covers the soil, or is present at or near the surface of the soil for varying periods during the year.
Urban Forestry
The planting, care, and management of trees and other vegetation in urban settings.
Biophilic City
A city that integrates nature into its planning and promotes biodiversity.
Flood Hazard Mitigation
Strategies to reduce damage from flooding, including structural and non-structural approaches.
Green Infrastructure
Natural and semi-natural systems that provide environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Conservation
The responsible use and management of natural resources to prevent their depletion.
Preservation
The protection of natural resources, habitats, and ecosystems from human interference.
Urban Planning
The development and design of land use and the built environment in urban areas.
Restoration Approaches
Methods used to clean up and rehabilitate damaged ecosystems, including planting native vegetation.
Green Roofs and Walls
Vegetated systems installed on buildings to improve insulation, reduce runoff, and enhance aesthetics.
Stormwater Management
Strategies employed to manage the quantity and quality of rainwater runoff.
Flood Control
Measures taken to prevent the overflow of water from rivers and other bodies that can cause flooding.
Connectivity in Biodiversity
Linking biodiverse areas to facilitate the movement of species and genetic exchange.
Floodplain Management
The regulation and management of development in flood-prone areas to reduce flood risk.
Native Vegetation
Plants that are indigenous to a given area, suited to the local climate and soils.
