Tag: #systemsapproaches
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Are we really applying a systems approach to natural flood management?
A systems approach views an issue as part of a larger, interconnected whole rather than one component in isolation. The approach focuses on the relationships, patterns, and feedback loops among a system’s individual parts to anticipate unintended consequences and find lasting solutions. The term ‘natural flood management’ (NFM) entered our lexicon in the early 2000s…
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Enabling nature-based solutions in the water sector
The IUCN defines nature-based solutions as those that address societal challenges through actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems, benefiting people and nature at the same time. The Foundation for Water Research (FWR) Community’s Water Environment & Ecosystem Services Technical Panel held a roundtable discussion with experts from across the sector…
