Archive
A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Nature-Based Solutions are helping cities improve water quality, restore ecosystems, and strengthen resilience. The Soet River Catchment Management Forum in Cape Town demonstrates how pollution control, community stewardship, and ecological rehabilitation can work together to improve urban river health.
Urban areas face increasing pressure from stormwater runoff, polluted waterways, and limited open space. Integrating wetlands into Green Infrastructure (GI) systems helps cities capture runoff, filter contaminants, and restore ecological functions. These…
Green roofs are redefining urban development by merging architecture and ecology. These vegetated systems transform rooftops into multifunctional green spaces that address environmental, economic, and social challenges in cities. Explore how Amsterdam’s…
Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) blends nature and engineering to manage stormwater sustainably in cities. It reduces runoff, improves water quality, and boosts climate resilience, all while offering added ecological and social value for…
