Abstract: We are witnessing a time when climate change necessitates adaptations and new approaches to solving urban drainage problems, which affect both ecosystems and the way people live in cities. One way to adapt is through nature-based solutions (NbS), especially in urban drainage. In urban areas, traditional drainage methods have proven insufficient, highly expensive, and often ineffective regarding runoff and flood control, as well as environmental and urban ecosystem preservation. In the Republic of Croatia, nature-based solutions have been implemented in urban drainage for a number of years, and recently these tools have also been used in other disciplines, especially green urban renewal strategies, and urban planning as inseparable parts, ultimately aiming for safer water, food, and energy management.

Keywords: NbS, urban drainage, blue-green infrastructure, climate change, water management, energy

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