Nature as Infrastructure: How Mangroves, Wetlands, and Forests Protect Communities from Climate Threats
modernghana.comNature-based solutions (NbS) like mangroves, wetlands, and forests are being recognized as cost-effective infrastructure for reducing disaster risk, improving water security, and supporting food production. These ecosystems buffer coastlines, absorb floodwaters, and store carbon while providing habitats for biodiversity. A recent article on Modern Ghana explains how NbS, guided by IUCN criteria, can complement built infrastructure. The governance criterion is critical: projects must involve local communities and respect land uses to succeed. While NbS is not a cure-all, it offers a practical layer of defense against floods, droughts, and climate change, with multiple co-benefits for people and nature.
