Nature-based Solutions for Water Circularity and Sustainability:  Proceedings of NbS2025 (en Inglés) - Dipankar Saha

This book presents a curated selection of research papers, case studies, and policy documents that deal with the role of ecosystem-based approaches in addressing contemporary challenges to water sustainability. The volume highlights how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer transformative, resilient, and multi-functional strategies for managing water scarcity, addressing quality deterioration, ecosystem degradation, and climate-related risks.

Organised around five key themes, the book dwells upon emerging practices in eco-centric used water and faecal sludge management; restoration of urban water bodies and wetlands; groundwater recharge in depleted areas through managed aquifer recharge and rainwater harvesting; nature-led approaches for water quality enhancement; and sustainable strategies for urban flood and stormwater management. This work brings together the contributions made by the eminent researchers, academicians, practitioners and policy makers. These contributions demonstrate how NbS not only takes the journey towards water sustainability forward but also enhances biodiversity, climate resilience, and community well-being. Drawing on contributions from diverse geographic and institutional contexts, the book brings together interdisciplinary perspectives that span water resource engineering, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, ecology, urban planning, public policy and community participation. It showcases real-world applications, technical innovations, and policy frameworks that demonstrate the potential of NBS in advancing circular water management and sustainability goals.