Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions: Protecting Wetland Ecosystems for Climate Resilience, Water Management, Biodiversity Conservation, and Sustainable - Paperback

by Robert C. Brears (Author)

Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions offers a comprehensive, accessible guide to how wetland ecosystems support climate resilience, water security, and biodiversity conservation. As environmental challenges such as climate change, land degradation, and declining freshwater quality intensify, this book shows how wetlands can serve as critical solutions across sustainable development and environmental management efforts.

• Understand how wetland ecosystems regulate water cycles and enhance water security in a changing climate
• Explore the role of wetlands in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration and flood protection
• Learn why wetlands are essential for biodiversity conservation and how habitat loss threatens ecological balance
• Gain insight into the connections between wetlands and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Familiarize yourself with how wetlands improve water quality through natural filtration and nutrient cycling
• See how wetlands contribute to drought resilience and groundwater recharge, supporting long-term sustainability
• Understand the economic value of wetlands in environmental finance and sustainable development planning
• Explore governance frameworks, including the Ramsar Convention, that shape global wetland conservation policies

Ideal for professionals, policymakers, and sustainability experts, Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions equips readers with the knowledge to integrate wetlands into climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development strategies. With a focus on climate resilience, wetland ecosystems, and water security, this book supports practical, informed decision-making in environmental planning and policy.