Strategy for Flood Management in Bhubaneswar City using Nature-based Solutions

This strategy document presents nature-based solutions for managing urban flooding in Bhubaneswar, developed under the “Proliferating Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Practices in Indian Cities” (EPIC) project, supported by the Global EbA Fund.

Bhubaneswar, selected as the pilot city, underwent a detailed baseline assessment to identify flood hotspots and vulnerable areas. Simultaneously, the city’s natural ecosystems were mapped to assess their potential in mitigating flood risks. Based on this analysis, targeted nature-based interventions were designed for twelve critical locations. The document provides a comprehensive account of the methodology and process used to integrate ecosystem-based solutions into the city’s flood management strategy, offering a practical roadmap for urban resilience planning.