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Climate reverses directionality in the richness–abundance relationship across the World’s main forest biomes
Madrigal-González et al. 2020 It is critical that forest restoration is informed by the best possible science, to maximise carbon storage and other benefits over the long term. There are two competing hypotheses about whether the number of tree species or tree abundance is more important for maximising forest carbon storage. This study tested these […] -
The greenhouse gas offset potential from seagrass restoration
Oreska et al. 2020 Seagrass meadows are highly productive systems that bury organic carbon in sediment. This study is the first to quantify net greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere from seagrass restoration. The authors measured all the necessary greenhouse gas parameters in the 7km2 of restored eelgrass meadow in Virginia, USA, finding that the […] -
Strengthening synergies: how action to achieve post-2020 global biodiversity conservation targets can contribute to mitigating climate change
De Lamo et al. 2020 This report looks at how much climate change mitigation would be achieved if we meet biodiversity conservation targets. It is the first output of ongoing research on this topic, and uses information on carbon stocks in locations that have been identified as priorities for meeting biodiversity targets. The report finds […] -
The role of nature in the UK NDC
This report, from the RSPB and WWF based on analysis by Pete Smith and colleagues at the University of Aberdeen and with inputs from the Nature-based Solutions Initiative, makes science-based recommendations on how to include nature in an updated UK Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). Every Paris Agreement signatory has the chance to submit an updated […] -
Launch of Oxford Net Zero
Oxford Net Zero is a new interdisciplinary research initiative which combines Oxford’s existing research body with research fellows from around the world to advance solutions for reaching net-zero emissions. The online platform will act as a source of equitable climate solutions for businesses, policymakers and professionals across all sectors. The initiative also aims to address […] -
New Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets
The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets is an initiative aiming to scale an effective and efficient voluntary carbon market. The aim is to bring together key players from across the entire carbon market value chain, to provide recommendations on the most pressing challenges facing the carbon market. The Taskforce is private-sector led, and has […] -
Stephen Woroniecki publishes on overcoming dualistic thinking
Stephen Woroniecki, research associate at NbSI, has recently co-authored a paper in Ecosystems and People which uses ecosystem-based adaptation case studies to suggest how to overcome dualistic thinking between people and nature in sustainability science as a leverage point to facilitate transformative change. -
Race to Zero Dialogues: Nature’s Place in the Race
Professor Nathalie Seddon and Dr Cécile Girardin spoke at the UNFCCC’s Race to Zero Dialogues day dedicated to NbS. Cécile presented an interval session on art and science, focusing on ecosystem restoration, based on a mural designed for the Sumatran Orangutan Society. She also framed the discussion for a session exploring the role of NbS […] -
UNFCCC Race to Zero Dialogues
In place of an in-person conference this year, the UNFCCC hosted a set of online dialogues to discuss how we can ‘race’ to zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero harm to biodiversity, on the route to negative emissions, net biodiversity gain and a restored planet. There was a day of dynamic discussions focused on nature-based […] -
Summary: Global Landscapes Forum Biodiversity Conference on One World – One Health
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) hosted a two-day online conference focussing on the relationship between the landscape approach to ecosystem management, and the One Health approach to public health. The resounding conclusion from the event was that human health must not just be an outcome of the landscape approach, but must also be an initial […] -
NbSI team present systematic map findings at WWF climate and energy network
NbSI researchers Alexandre Chausson, Beth Turner, and Nicole Chabaneix, presented the findings of the global evidence-mapping assessment on the effectiveness of NbS for climate change adaptation to the WWF climate and energy practice network. After an overview of the overarching findings, the presentation highlighted lessons from the evidence-base on the importance of managing the social-ecological […] -
Launch of NbSI Peru
Nature-based Solutions Peru officially launched in October, with a brand new website. The initiative aims to consolidate evidence on the potential of NbS to address multiple societal challenges in Peru, to scale ambition for NbS in national policy and public-private investment. It also acts as a community of practice for NbS in Peru, to enable […] -
NbS Peru Digital Dialogues summary & recordings
On October 19th and 20th, NbSI Peru hosted the Nature-Based Solutions Peru Digital Dialogues (NbS Peru DD). This two-day event brought together scientists, practitioners, government, private sector and civil society to discuss the trajectory and potential for nature-based solutions (NbS) to address multiple societal challenges in Peru, including their key role in climate change action. […] -
Global priority areas for ecosystem restoration
Strassburg et al. 2020 It is of critical importance that multiple different outcomes of ecosystem restoration are considered when deciding where and how to restore; failure to do so can lead to detrimental trade-offs between outcomes. This study assessed the effects of ecosystem restoration on both biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration, quantifying how this varies […] -
NbS Peru Digital Dialogues
The NbS Peru Digital Dialogues (Diálogos Digitales sobre Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza en el Perú) will take place online on 19-20th October. The event aims to generate dialogue on the potential of nature-based solutions in Peru to address multiple societal challenges, including their role in climate change adaptation and mitigation action. During this event, […] -
UN Biodiversity summit
The United Nations summit on biodiversity was held at the end of September, with the theme: Urgent action on biodiversity for sustainable development. There was a strong emphasis on the relationship between biodiversity, climate change and zoonotic disease. The importance of NbS for climate change and other development priorities was highlighted by many speakers, with […] -
Oxford principles for net zero aligned carbon offsetting
Many companies, governments, cities, regions and financial institutions are making net-zero commitments. To achieve this, in most cases, carbon offsetting is necessary. This comes with risks, such as inappropriate carbon accounting, the release of stored carbon at a later date, and negative impacts on people, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Published today, the Oxford Offsetting Principles […] -
Leaders’ Pledge for Nature
Today sees the launch of the Leaders Pledge for Nature. Endorsed by political leaders from 79 nations across five continents, including from five of the world’s biggest economies, the pledge calls for a global scale-up of ambition to protect biodiversity to help avert the planetary emergency we face. Signatories recognise that biodiversity loss and climate […] -
Mapping carbon accumulation potential from global natural forest regrowth
Cook-Patton et al. 2020 Estimating how much carbon is taken up by growing forests, and what the global climate change mitigation potential of reforestation is, has been a topic of much debate for the last few years. This study provides the latest estimate of carbon accumulation over the first 30 years of regrowth of natural […] -
Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN)
Around 1000 companies have already committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in line with the science-based target for emissions. Now the same initiative has launched science-based targets guidance to define how companies can assess, prioritize, measure, address and track their impacts and dependencies on natural ecosystems. The guidance defines interim targets that companies can align […] -
Climate and biodiversity commitments at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Several significant announcements from governments and corporations were made during the UNGA and the co-occurring Climate Week NYC. For example: China pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2060, which was later followed by net-zero by 2050 pledges from two more major Asian economies – South Korea and Japan. Amazon and Global Optimism launched The Climate […] -
UK climate commitments to kickstart Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC is taking place from 21st to 27th September; it’s the biggest climate summit of the year and will focus on how we can address climate change as we recover from COVID-19. Alok Sharma, COP26 President, has made the following announcements to kickstart the week: Race to Zero is a global campaign for […] -
Living Planet Report: bending the curve of biodiversity loss
WWF’s 2020 Living Planet Report publishes updated figures for the Living Planet Index (LPI): the size of around 21,000 mammal, bird, fish, amphibian and reptile populations fell by an average of 68% between 1970 and 2016. The change in LPI varies regionally, with the most striking result being a 94% decline in tropical subregions of […] -
Mapping the evidence of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation
Our systematic review on the effectiveness of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation has been published in Global Change Biology. It is the first global systematic review of the effectiveness of nature-based solutions and provides evidence that nature-based solutions play a key role in addressing the impacts of climate change, but also highlights potential trade-offs […] -
HSBC to asset management venture for natural capital
The UK-based multinational bank, HSBC, is collaborating with a climate change advisory firm to create a venture which will target investments at projects which protect or enhance nature whilst generating profit. Some of these projects will likely qualify as nature-based solutions, such as sustainable forestry and regenerative agriculture. The venture is expecting to raise up […]