Harnessing Construction Pond: Mitigation Climate Change and Reducing Flood Risks
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https://doi.org/10.30544/RSD110Ključne reči:
Biodiversity, Climate change, Construction of ponds, Flood managementApstrakt
This study examines the crucial significance of building ponds in urban contexts. These ponds are multifunctional infrastructure features that help manage stormwater, improve water quality, and promote biodiversity in urban environments. Construction ponds, by absorbing and storing excess rainwater, help to alleviate the negative effects of urbanization on natural systems, such as flooding and pollution. Furthermore, building ponds is a vital component of blue-green infrastructure, helping to mitigate climate change and reduce flood hazards in cities. These ponds assist in controlling the urban hydrological cycle by retaining and slowly releasing stormwater, reducing peak flows and the risk of flash floods. In addition, building ponds provide essential ecosystem services such as wildlife habitat provision and urban green space enhancement. Integrating building ponds into urban planning and architecture represents a long-term solution to climate change and urbanization issues. Cities that incorporate these ponds into green infrastructure projects can increase their resilience to extreme weather events, improve water management techniques, and promote environmental sustainability. Overall, building ponds provide a nature-based solution that benefits urban people while also helping to conserve biodiversity and improve urban ecosystems.
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