Three quarters of the population in Latin America live in cities, which have been developed with no regard for the rich biodiversity which flourishes alongside them in the tropical climate. However, the way in which these cities are being designed and developed is starting to change, with nature now seen as a key asset in making them more inclusive and resilient to climate risks.

Based on recent projects in Latin America, the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) proposes 6 recommendations for promoting nature based solutions in Cities  

1. Maintaining collective memory of disasters so that communities can take action, prevent and prepare for risks
2. Involving ecology and environment experts in urban design
3. Including environmental assessments and indicators as essential planning tools for greener cities
4. The right to nature: offering equal access to green spaces, without compromising the protection of biodiversity
5. Designing natural areas as a tool for integrating nature into the city
6. Combining democracy and ecology by mobilising multiple urban actors at different territorial levels