Description
The aim is to keep and develop forests and the blue-green infrastructure of the urban environment as functional, diverse and vibrant elements, even as the city grows. This will sequester carbon from the atmosphere while mitigating climate change. In addition to the carbon sink and carbon storage impact, forests and blue-green structures provide a wealth of other benefits. For example, they provide habitats for different species, as well as fostering the well-being of city residents and providing them with a pleasant environment. In addition, they help in the adaption to climate change through stormwater regulation and a cooling effect.
Nature reserves are also carbon sinks. Establishing nature reserves will strengthen the ecological network and thus support adaptation to climate change.
Adaptation to climate change and the adverse effects of urbanisation can be managed through the blue-green infrastructure. Blue-green infrastructure includes natural areas such as forests, streams and small bodies of water, as well as built green areas such as parks, green roofs, street greening and stormwater structures. Vegetation areas and the green swales and water-absorbing soil layers in them reduce flood risk, noise, wind and vibration, lower surface temperatures, act as a carbon sink, cool and clean the air, and improve the comfort and health effects of urban space through ecosystem services.
In accordance with the city’s stormwater pro-gramme, nature-based stormwater solutions will be devised for the development of diverse urban nature in different areas of the urban environment. Riverbeds will be restored and piped riverbed sections will be opened to control stormwater and improve water quality.