Walk through any city, and you'll encounter Nature-based solutions (NbS) everywhere: urban parks providing respite from hot streets, wetlands filtering stormwater, and trees along busy roads reducing air pollution, among others. This green infrastructure, however, is often viewed through a narrow lens—as mere providers of shade, picturesque spaces, or recreational spots. This limited perspective has harmful consequences. When development pressures mount or budgets tighten, these natural assets become expendable and are often removed without proper analysis of their multidimensional benefits. This is where quantifying the benefits of NbS becomes essential. By measuring and monetising the value these solutions provide, we…
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Radhika Sundaresan is an environment and climate professional passionate about nature-based solutions and water management. Her expertise is in climate finance, nature-based solutions, and strategic communication, all aimed at advancing our collective goals for a sustainable future.
Her experience spans diverse roles, from environmental education in India to working on environment policy and climate resilience in India and the U.S.