A MICROSITE BY THE INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA (ILAM)
What are
Nature-based
Solutions?
Nature-based Solutions (NBS) leverage the power of healthy ecosystems to address societal challenges, protect communities, and enhance biodiversity. By working with nature, NBS include restoring ecosystems, managing resources sustainably, and integrating green spaces into urban areas. These solutions tackle issues like flooding, heat islands, and climate resilience, creating healthier environments for people and the planet.
The Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) is proud to launch the MyNBS Initiatives, aimed at promoting the importance of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) in addressing societal and environmental challenges. This initiative seeks to guide the landscape architecture profession towards designs that not only add value aesthetically but also enhance sustainability, resilience, and community well-being.
Design with
Nature-based
Solutions
NBS in landscape architecture involves using natural systems like wetlands for flood control, green roofs to mitigate urban heat islands, or reforested areas to enhance carbon sequestration. These approaches not only enhance aesthetic and functional value but also deliver co-benefits, such as improving air quality, promoting mental well-being, and supporting diverse ecosystems. By embedding NBS into their projects, landscape architects can transform spaces into regenerative hubs that benefit both communities and the planet, ensuring designs are resilient and future-ready.
