Eco-DRR

Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (EcoDRR) is an approach that aims to increase the capacity of ecosystems to buffer against natural disasters and in the process strengthen the resilience of communities against disasters.
For example, protecting or creating green infrastructure along coastlines can create a natural barrier against storm waves and tsunamis in coastal cities such as Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya, while reforestation of forested areas can reduce landslide and flood risks. In addition, the restoration of wetlands can control flooding, supporting biodiversity and protecting the lives of local people.
EcoDRR not only reduces disaster risks, but also offers co-benefits such as climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction (combating climate change). The difference between Nature Based Solutions (NbS) and EcoDRR is mainly in their focus: NbS targets sustainable development and broad environmental benefits, while EcoDRR is more specifically geared towards reducing disaster risks and increasing societal resilience to these risks.
These two approaches complement each other and provide a strong basis for reducing the impacts of disasters and building a resilient future against climate change.