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Recommendation 37
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Embed nature-based solutions into national flood resilience strategy by 2027 and mandate SuDS.
Recommendation
As recommended in our Flooding Resilience report, nature-based solutions are highly effective and underutilised in protecting England’s properties from flooding. The Government should embed nature-based solutions as a core component of national flood resilience strategy by 2027 and make Sustainable Drainage Systems mandatory in all new developments. (Recommendation, Paragraph 128) Sustainable Construction
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 March 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗