Urban Societies

            The relationship between urban societies and its rivers have become a critical issue in many developing countries as it has placed a barrier preventing populations from enjoying the various benefits of water bodies. As urban river ecosystems degrade, the intensity of significant health problems have begun to rise and could be aggravated when it comes to flooding. Nature-based solutions are receiving increasing attention to tackle issues such as climate change adaptation, population health, food security and natural disasters. The project aims to develop and test nature-based solutions in storm water management, water quality improvement and river restorations. The project involves a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborations which allows researchers to accelerate findings and solidify experimental implementations as mass urbanization presents one of the most urgent challenges of the 21^stcentury.