addressing climate change

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.