Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions by Saeid Eslamian is an essential resource for scientists, planners, and water managers confronting the growing challenge of drought and water scarcity. Clear, authoritative and practical, this handbook draws on interdisciplinary research to present nature-based approaches that build long-term drought resilience.

Explore evidence-based strategies — from wetland restoration, soil moisture enhancement, riparian rehabilitation and reforestation to urban green infrastructure and rainwater harvesting — framed for real-world implementation. Each chapter translates science into actionable guidance: assessment tools, design principles, monitoring indicators and policy considerations that help practitioners adapt solutions to diverse climatic and socio-economic settings.

Whether you work in government, NGOs, agriculture or landscape planning, the book shows how ecosystem-based methods reduce vulnerability while delivering co-benefits like biodiversity conservation, improved groundwater recharge and community livelihoods. Content is globally relevant and geo-aware, with applications suited to arid and semi-arid regions including the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa, Australia, California and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Written and edited by leading experts under Saeid Eslamian’s stewardship, this handbook balances technical rigor with practical usability. It’s an indispensable reference for designing sustainable water management programs, shaping resilient policies and implementing on-the-ground projects.

Bring nature into your drought management toolbox — strengthen resilience, lower costs and foster sustainable landscapes. Order your copy of Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions by Saeid Eslamian today and start transforming drought risk into opportunity.

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