Understanding Climate Change’s Deadly Impact

Greece, Turkey, Libya, and Bulgaria faced the devastating consequences, with marginalised communities bearing the brunt. Climate change is hitting vulnerable regions hardest, intensifying extreme weather events.

But nature can help. Biodiverse ecosystems can help to fight climate change by acting as carbon sinks, and transporting carbon out of the atmosphere. They can also help to mitigate and manage extreme whether events.

Here is how nature can reduce the impacts of extreme flood events:

• Slowing Flooding: Wetlands, forests, and floodplains act as sponges, storing and slowly releasing excess rainwater, reducing flood peaks.
• Enhancing Water Quality: Wetlands are nature's filters, removing pollutants from water, resulting in cleaner and healthier waterways.
• Coastal Protection: Mangroves, reefs, and dunes act as natural buffers, absorbing wave energy and shielding coastal communities from erosion and flooding.
• Cost-Effective: Nature-based solutions for flood risk management often provide higher returns on investment compared to traditional infrastructure.
• Multiple Benefits: Beyond flood risk reduction, these solutions enhance water quality, create wildlife habitats, and offer recreational opportunities, making them holistic and sustainable.

Understanding nature’s role in climate resilience is a crucial step toward a more secure future for all, particularly our most vulnerable communities.

Read more about this years flood events.