Enhancing climate ambition through NbS

Sunday 06 Oct 2019
Enhancing climate ambition through NbS
Ecosystems provide ecosystem services to people; a well-known example of an ecosystem service is pollination of crops by insects.

On the basis of an analysis of comparative assessments of nature’s prominence in NDCs to date, our new report with IUCN highlights what can be done to fully harness the potential of NbS in global climate action. National commitments to NbS are also available via our NBS Policy Platform.

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Collaboration for Nature: Launch of UK NbS Knowledge Hub

With the aim of overcoming key challenges and barriers to scaling up high-quality nature-based solutions in the UK, the Knowledge Hub offers stakeholders, including practitioners, local land management bodies, and policymakers, guidance on implementing NbS projects based on the latest science and best practices. 

February 29, 2024
New evidence that nature-based solutions can support economic recovery in Peru

New evidence that nature-based solutions can support economic recovery in Peru

A new report by the Nature-based Solutions Initiative Peru provides evidence for the role of nature-based solutions in supporting post-pandemic economic recovery, alongside a diversity of environmental and social benefits. 

February 27, 2024
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Nature-based solutions critical for Brazil’s Net Zero goal

Although the implementation of Brazil’s Forest Code is key for the country to meet and increase the ambition of its short-term NDC targets, it will not be enough to bridge the gap to net-zero GHG emissions by mid-century.

November 22, 2023