Much of the United States' critical infrastructure is either aging or requires significant repair,
leaving US communities and the economy vulnerable. Outdated and dilapidated …

There is substantial evidence that natural infrastructure (ie, healthy ecosystems) and
combinations of natural and built infrastructure (“hybrid” approaches) enhance coastal …

Coastal communities around the world are facing increased coastal flooding and shoreline
erosion from factors such as sea-level rise and unsustainable development practices …

The resilience of socio-ecological systems to sea level rise, storms and flooding can be
enhanced when coastal habitats are used as natural infrastructure. Grey infrastructure has …

The use of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) has attracted increasing attention in the context
of protection against coastal flooding. This review is focused on NBI approaches to improve …

Globally the coastal zone is suffering the collateral damage from continuing urban
development and construction, expanding resource sectors, increasing population …

Highlights•NBS are promising adaptations to climate change, but incur significant
challenges.•A systems-based approach helps address NBS challenges and promote …

Under the umbrella term of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) fall measures from a wide range
of disciplines. With regard to coastal protection, coastal ecosystems represent possible and …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are solutions that can protect, sustainably manage, and
restore natural or modified ecosystems in urban and rural areas, while providing many …

Owing to a combination of increase in coastal population and processes related to global
climate change, intense coastal development is inevitable. Shallow-water habitats are prone …