Hybrid measures (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Hybrid measures

Caption

This illustration shows natural (coral reef) and soft (replanted mangrove) measures, forming a hybrid defense with the concrete sea wall. Nature-based solutions were recognized as a key option to tackle the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss at the most recent United Nations climate conference, COP28, held in 2023. 

Credit

2024, Nicola Burghall

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