More about ‘Nature-based Solutions’ (NbS)
What are ‘nature-based solutions’ and what are they being proposed for? ‘Nature-based solutions’ (NbS) is a widely used but vaguely defined term. It means a range of things to different people, including many positive actions and…
NbS in a nutshell
‘Nature-based solutions’ (NbS) are being proposed as a ‘solution’ to climate change.The most frequent reference to NbS (or sometimes ‘natural climate solutions’, NCS)includes the disputable claim that NbS could provide around one-third of the globalmitigation…
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Friends of the Earth A new report from Friends of the Earth International spotlights how ‘Nature-based Solutions’ are a dangerous deception and distraction from the real solutions to the climate crisis. The report traces the…
Position Statement on ‘Nature-based Solutions’
Global Youth Biodiversity Network, Youth4Nature, YOUNGO This Position Statement on ‘Nature-based Solutions’ (NbS)- accompanied also by an NbS Information Brief and a far-reaching Youth Survey– addresses the increasing popularity of NbS over recent years with cautious optimism. Whilst…
Q&A: Can ‘Nature-based Solutions’ help address climate change?
Carbon Brief With the growing prevalence of ‘Nature-based Solutions’ (NbS) in national and international climate pledges, it is fundamental to understand the role of NbS in climate negotiations and address the debates around its effectiveness.…
‘Nature-based Solutions’ (NbS) and claims about their mitigation potential
This paper examines and challenges assumptions made about claims of nature’s mitigation potential. The term “nature-based solutions’ (NbS) is increasingly attracting attention and use, with particular emphasis placed on how nature can “solve” climate change.…
No to Nature-based Solutions Dispossessions!
“No to Nature Based Solutions!” statement, signed by over 360 organisations.
Third World Network (TWN) is an independent non-profit international research and advocacy organisation involved in bringing about a greater articulation of the needs, aspirations and rights of the people in developing countries and in promoting…