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Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Management of Urban Water in the Built Environment of Sri Lanka
As a result of rapid urbanisation, water supply has become one of the major social challenges in urban areas. A growing awareness of “nature-based solutions (NbS)” can adapt and respond effectively to social challenges and natural hazards. Urban areas in Sri Lanka face a significant water crisis due to increased demand and decreased natural resources. The urban construction projects in Sri Lanka specifically need to manage water during the construction process. Although the concept of NbS has been discussed in the context of Sri Lanka regarding environmental problems, no discussions have been carried out regarding NbS for the circular management of urban water in the Sri Lankan construction environment. Hence this paper aims to focus on the possible application of NbS in effectively contributing to circular management of urban water in the built environment of SL, which in turn will lead towards sustainable city concept. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with industry experts to gather knowledge on NbS and circular water management in urban construction projects. Findings of this paper have suggested a pathway for the implementation of circular urban water management as a combat to overcome the current problem of the linear approach with the use of NbS in the Sri Lankan built environment.
Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Management of Urban Water in the Built Environment of Sri Lanka
As a result of rapid urbanisation, water supply has become one of the major social challenges in urban areas. A growing awareness of “nature-based solutions (NbS)” can adapt and respond effectively to social challenges and natural hazards. Urban areas in Sri Lanka face a significant water crisis due to increased demand and decreased natural resources. The urban construction projects in Sri Lanka specifically need to manage water during the construction process. Although the concept of NbS has been discussed in the context of Sri Lanka regarding environmental problems, no discussions have been carried out regarding NbS for the circular management of urban water in the Sri Lankan construction environment. Hence this paper aims to focus on the possible application of NbS in effectively contributing to circular management of urban water in the built environment of SL, which in turn will lead towards sustainable city concept. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with industry experts to gather knowledge on NbS and circular water management in urban construction projects. Findings of this paper have suggested a pathway for the implementation of circular urban water management as a combat to overcome the current problem of the linear approach with the use of NbS in the Sri Lankan built environment.
Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Management of Urban Water in the Built Environment of Sri Lanka
Circular Economy & Sustainability
Stefanakis, Alexandros (editor) / Oral, Hasan Volkan (editor) / Calheiros, Cristina (editor) / Carvalho, Pedro (editor) / Weerakoon, Panchali (author) / Thayaparan, Menaha (author)
2024-03-10
19 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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