Role of Urban Green Infrastructure in Forest-Based Adaptation
This theme explores how urban green infrastructure—such as parks, street trees, green roofs, and green corridors—integrates forest elements to help cities adapt to climate change. Green infrastructure improves stormwater management, reduces urban heat, enhances air quality, and supports urban biodiversity, making cities more resilient to climate impacts.
Incorporating forest-based green infrastructure into urban planning creates multifunctional spaces that provide environmental benefits while improving residents’ quality of life.
Example:
A city implements green roofs and tree-lined streets that absorb rainwater, lower temperatures, and create habitat corridors, helping urban neighborhoods better withstand heatwaves and heavy storms.