Nature-based infrastructure creates more value for money
Nature-based infrastructure (NBI) can be up to 50% cheaper than traditional 'grey' infrastructure that provides the same infrastructure service, and can provide 28% better value for money, according to a paper from global think tank the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
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