This  book explores how nature-based solutions (NBS) can help cities address  climate change, urban heat, air pollution, stormwater and public  health challenges. Featuring leading experts from the Global North and  South, it advances the science of urban NBS and highlights the  importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, systems thinking and  effective governance. It offers innovative approaches to integrating  nature into urban planning and design to create healthier, more  sustainable and ecologically resilient cities.