Advancing and implementing the multifunctional nature-based solutions (NbS) planning tool for metropolis to maximize their contributions to SDGs
Advancing and implementing the multifunctional nature-based solutions (NbS) planning tool for metropolis to maximize their contributions to SDGs
Advancing and implementing the multifunctional nature-based solutions (NbS) planning tool for metropolis to maximize their contributions to SDGs
Advancing and implementing the multifunctional nature-based solutions (NbS) planning tool for metropolis to maximize their contributions to SDGs
Advancing and implementing the multifunctional nature-based solutions (NbS) planning tool for metropolis to maximize their contributions to SDGs
🧭 Kabatini Case-Project Summary
A multi-objective decision support tool is being developed to help cities integrate multifunctional NbS into early urban infrastructure planning, enhancing contributions to the SDGs across spatial scales.
Key Objectives:
- Assess suitability and effectiveness of NbS
- Map transition pathways to address future uncertainties
- Engage citizens in planning processes
- Ensure transferability of results to diverse contexts
- Evaluate impacts using water security as a demonstration
🚨 Problem Issues in Kabatini
- 🏙️ Increasing urbanization/industrialization
- 🌾 Land fragmentation
- 🌊 Increased runoff flow
- 🕳️ Soil erosion and siltation/deposition
- 🌧️ Flooding
- 🔁 Flow channel modifications
- 🔋 Recharge challenges
💡 Solution Outline
- Recharge Area Identification: Assess recharge potential of Kabatini Aquifer
- Groundwater Sustainability: Evaluate risks from over-withdrawals and pollution
- Urban Greening: Address LULC impacts through NbS
- Policy Development: Inform groundwater management through a decision support tool
- Public Regulation: Promote common good via policy and by-laws
📋 Activities Overview
| S.No | Activity Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baseline study for Watershed Sustainability Index (WSI) and spatial mapping |
| 2 | Water balance study to determine potential urban water yield |
| 3 | Desk study to acquire baseline data for watershed analysis |
| 4 | Develop Decision Support Tool (DST) based on WSI |
| 5 | Scenario analysis of NbS options and DST validation |
| 6 | Upscaling strategies: capacity building, mapping, policy briefs |
📊 WSI Indicator Framework
| Dimension | Parameters | Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrologic | Precipitation, runoff, flooding, droughts | Intensity, variability |
| Water Quality | BOD, turbidity, mineral content | Quantitative analysis |
| Environment | Land use, pollution, degradation | Extent, variability |
| Life | Economic activities, land ownership | Resilience, adaptability |
| Governance | Regulations, activism, engagement | Awareness, impact |
| Social | Cultural norms, institutional roles | Collaboration, treaties |