Valuing the benefits of climate adaptation measures to reduce urban flooding: Community preferences for nature-based solutions

IF 2.3 3区 经济学 Q2 ECONOMICS
Anders Dugstad , Hajar Ben Hammou , Ståle Navrud
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Abstract

Nature-based solutions have gained recognition as viable strategies for climate adaptation, particularly in urban areas to reduce flooding. One solution to improve flood management is opening up streams in residential areas, reversing the historical practice of channeling streams into underground pipes. In a contingent valuation survey, we examine local residents' preferences for reopening a stream. We assess residents' willingness to pay (WTP) for two distinct reopening plans: one embracing a green and natural solution, and the other adopting a grey and urban solution. The results reveal a strong preference for the nature-based stream, underscoring the significance of community engagement when developing flood management strategies. The elicited WTP estimates for the nature-based stream highlight significant nonmarket benefits to the community, amounting to a present value of approximately NOK 11.5 million. Prioritizing such nature-based solutions could enhance local welfare and align with local preferences. However, the costs associated with developing the nature-based stream are high, and the elicited nonmarket benefits do not exceed these costs. This conclusion should be interpreted with caution, given limitations of the study. Further research is needed to establish whether similar projects would pass the benefit-cost test.
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Water Resources and Economics
Water Resources and Economics Environmental Science-Water Science and Technology
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5.00
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0.00%
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17
审稿时长
51 days
期刊介绍: Water Resources and Economics is one of a series of specialist titles launched by the highly-regarded Water Research. For the purpose of sustainable water resources management, understanding the multiple connections and feedback mechanisms between water resources and the economy is crucial. Water Resources and Economics addresses the financial and economic dimensions associated with water resources use and governance, across different economic sectors like agriculture, energy, industry, shipping, recreation and urban and rural water supply, at local, regional and transboundary scale. Topics of interest include (but are not restricted to) the economics of: Aquatic ecosystem services- Blue economy- Climate change and flood risk management- Climate smart agriculture- Coastal management- Droughts and water scarcity- Environmental flows- Eutrophication- Food, water, energy nexus- Groundwater management- Hydropower generation- Hydrological risks and uncertainties- Marine resources- Nature-based solutions- Resource recovery- River restoration- Storm water harvesting- Transboundary water allocation- Urban water management- Wastewater treatment- Watershed management- Water health risks- Water pollution- Water quality management- Water security- Water stress- Water technology innovation.
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