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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Forest

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
Wood in Autumn

Diverse forests can store over 70% more carbon than monocultures

Multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests

November 10, 2023
Local fishing activities

Can the concept of “Loss and Damage” help Avert the Biodiversity Crisis?

While the concept of “loss and damage” has gained traction in the context of climate change, there is a growing call to extend its application to address the adverse effects of biodiversity loss.

June 12, 2023