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Logging overhead image

Balancing conservation in the face of a dynamic environment

While logging in tropical forests often leads to habitat degradation and biodiversity loss, research suggests that logged forests can still retain significant ecological value.

July 30, 2024
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The dangers of framing animals as climate solutions

The concept of using animals as climate solutions has gained momentum in recent years, with rewilding and conservation touted as nature-based ways to mitigate climate change. A recent Nature Climate […]

July 27, 2024
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Smallholder farmers and efficient ranching practices critical for Brazil’s Atlantic Forest

The simulation study highlights that supporting smallholder farmers to restore native vegetation on their land would be necessary to reach the ambitious target of restoring 15 million hectares by 2050.

July 23, 2024
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NbSI visits Knepp Rewilding Estate

The NbSI team enjoyed a field trip to Knepp Rewilding Estate, to witness nature restoration in action.

July 23, 2024
Brazil spotlight on agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem services

Brazil spotlight on agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem services

New study reveals that climate change projections could render large agricultural areas in Brazil unviable by 2060, particularly in the Amazon-Cerrado region, calling for the adoption of more sustainable agricultural models that make better use of natural resources and focus on restoring degraded lands.

July 21, 2024
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Solving the land-use jigsaw in Scotland: poetry, music, farmers and science

Art, science, farming and nature came together in a tent in a field in Scotland this summer, as NbSI took part in a unique event organised by SEDA Land, the Scottish Ecological Design Association.

July 18, 2024
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Narratives around nature-based dolutions

A new report finds that Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are now widely viewed as an effective way of helping to address climate adaptation and mitigation, although many are concerned about their misuse in greenwashing and violations of human rights.

July 3, 2024
NbSI's Lubasi shaking hands with HH president of Zambia

Highting the importance of agroforestry for addressing societal challenges at event for the President of Zambia

NbSI’s Lubasi Limweta participated in a panel discussion on climate change at the Rhodes Scholarship event “Standing Up for Zambia”, marking Zambia’s 60th year of independence.

June 30, 2024
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Going beyond carbon essential to appraise Climate Benefits of Nature-based Solutions

Two recent papers, in Science and Nature Communications, highlight how focussing exclusively on this measure can overlook other important details that impact climate.

May 31, 2024
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Directors’ Duty to Consider Nature 

Climate litigation experts suggest that risks posed to corporates by climate litigation are material, increasing and currently unmanaged. 

May 28, 2024
Climate Justice: Creating Compassionate, Equitable, and Actionable Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Climate Justice: Creating Compassionate, Equitable, and Actionable Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking panel discussion as we delve into the urgent issue of climate justice and explore pathways towards compassionate, equitable, and actionable solutions to the climate crisis. 

April 26, 2024
Monitoring and reporting outcomes of Nature-based Solutions projects

Monitoring and reporting outcomes of Nature-based Solutions projects

In a world where accurate measurement of project outcomes is crucial – from biodiversity to carbon storage – we need frameworks, tools, and protocols to ensure accurate, robust, and repeatable monitoring.

April 10, 2024