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Engineering Structures, Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje , Skopje , North Macedonia
Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje , Skopje , North Macedonia
Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Climate changes in recent decades have led to an increase in hydro-meteorological hazards, posing increasing risks to hydropower infrastructure in mountainous river basins. In the Black Drim Basin, extreme precipitation, erosion, landslides, sediment transport, and debris accumulation threaten dam safety, functionality and operational reliability. This study investigates the applicability of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as complementary measures to conventional engineering approaches for reducing hydro-meteorological risks within this hydropower system. A structured qualitative assessment framework is applied to characterize dominant hazard processes and identify potential ecosystem-based interventions. The proposed approach supports hybrid grey-green strategies as a sustainable pathway for long-term resilience and climate adaptation planning.
hydro-meteorological hazards, nature-based solutions, hydropower infrastructure, climate resilience
Funding for this research has been provided by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme in the framework of the NATURE-DEMO project (https://www.nature-demo.eu/) under Grant Agreement no. 101157448.
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