With climate change causing an increase in the frequency and intensity of disasters, there is an urgent global need to deal with these risks by taking an interconnected and pluralistic approach.

Solutions steeped in the ideas of biodiversity conservation such as safeguarding forests, mangroves, and active ecological restoration can help communities in preparation, response, and recovery from natural disasters. These referred to as Nature-based Solutions can help mitigate natural disasters like cyclones, floods, and even slow-onset events such as drought.

This publication by Reliance Foundation explores how nature-based solutions can help communities in preparation, response, and recovery from natural disasters.