Measuring the impact of nature-based solutions #5
Dar es Salaam in Tanzania is one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, with a population of around 5 million that is expected to double by 2050.
Low-lying and situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the city is regularly affected by severe floods, soil erosion and water scarcity – all of which are likely to be made worse by climate change and rapid urbanization.
To address these issues, the World Bank commissioned global sustainable development consultancy Arup to assess whether nature-based solutions (NBS) could help build resilience, alleviate climate vulnerabilities, reduce flood risk and improve the quality of life for people living in Dar es Salaam, now and in the future.