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International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management

This set of guidelines provides practitioners with the best available information concerning the conceptualization, planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of NNBF to support resilience and flood risk reduction for coastlines, bays, and estuaries, as well as river and freshwater systems.

Details

Hazards
Flooding – General
Water Quality
Assets
Aquatic and Marine Resources
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Sources
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
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Steps Addressed

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Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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