Blue-Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Resilience: A Systematic Review of Global Practices and Its Recommendations for Urban Flooding and Land Subsidence in Greater Bandung

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10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_5How to use a DOI?

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Blue-Green Infrastructure; Metropolitan Area; Systematic Literature Review; Urban Flooding; Urban Resilience

Abstract

Many metropolitan areas face serious challenges from recurring urban flooding, exacerbated by land subsidence, urbanization, high land conversion, and environmental degradation, as seen in Greater Bandung, Indonesia. Conventional flood control infrastructure is inadequate, underscoring the need for sustainable solutions to reduce risk. This study aims to identify the potential for Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) interventions in metropolitan areas by synthesizing evidence from global practices. The results provide recommendations for enhancing the resilience of Greater Bandung. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. After screening 1,574 articles from the Scopus database using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 192 relevant studies were analysed to identify the types of BGI, associated co-benefits, effectiveness in flood mitigation and land subsidence, suitability for various urban typologies, and implementation challenges. The comprehensive review identified 24 key BGI solutions, taking into account urban characteristics (dense urban centres, riparian, and mountainous areas), land use, slope, and specific hazards. BGI generates many co-benefits, particularly in biophysical aspects, such as water management, biodiversity, and temperature reduction. Socio-economic benefits are mentioned in some literature, although they remain underexplored. Combined BGI strategies are generally more effective than single interventions. The greatest challenges stem from the pressures of urbanisation, regulatory constraints, and difficulties in monetising long-term benefits. A gap that has been identified is the limited studies on BGI solutions addressing land subsidence. Based on these findings, BGI offers a transformative approach to improving urban resilience in Greater Bandung. Recommendations include prioritising hybrid (blue-green-grey) infrastructure systems that provide dual benefits, integrating BGI into cross-border spatial planning, and encouraging community participation to ensure long-term maintenance.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Saut Sagala
AU  - Cecilia Nonifili Yuanita
AU  - Dekka Dhirgantara Putra
AU  - Niken Prilandita
AU  - Aria Mariany
AU  - Naufal Hilmy Pratama
AU  - Faldi Fakhri
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/06
TI  - Blue-Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Resilience: A Systematic Review of Global Practices and Its Recommendations for Urban Flooding and Land Subsidence in Greater Bandung
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies 2025 (ICOMSI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 36
EP  - 64
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_5
ID  - Sagala2026
ER  -