Bangkok is sinking, and fast.
40% of Thailand's capital city could be flooded by 2030 according to the World Bank, making flood resilience vital now more than ever.
To help solve the city’s flooding problem, Bangkok is turning to city forests to soak up excess rainwater runoff.
A key example is the 41-hectare (102-acre) Benjakitti Forest Park built on the grounds of a former tobacco factory. Filled with wetlands, ponds, and native plants, the forest is designed to retain 87 million litres (23 million gallons) of water, helping to absorb excess rainwater, reduce urban flooding and promote biodiversity
This nature-based solution is a critical example of how cities can tackle the climate crisis through local adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Bangkok’s green spaces are doing more than beautifying the city - they’re protecting its future. Cities around the world must take similar steps to safeguard their communities from climate impacts. Join the conversation at WUF12 to explore how local actions like these can drive change on a global scale.
wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf12
World Urban Forum
(source: https://loom.ly/oiDCB8c; image from Turenscape)
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