What are nature-based solutions and how can we finance them?

What are nature-based solutions and how can we finance them?

Nature-based solutions are actions and policies that protect, manage and restore natural ecosystems, while addressing societal challenges.

These solutions are recognized as an effective way of combating issues such as climate change and deforestation.

Investment by G20 economies in nature-based solutions needs to double by mid-century to help prevent an environmental crisis.



Nature is a powerful tool in the fight against threats like climate change and biodiversity loss, but more must be done to fully utilize its potential – and we need to act quickly.

Not only are trees, plants and healthy soil an abundant and cost-effective means of removing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they are also home to insects, birds, animals and a world of microscopic organisms that help to underpin human life.

Sustainable agriculture and forestry solutions that harness the power of nature can help protect, preserve and restore natural ecosystems and address some of society's challenges.

But investment to scale up these initiatives needs to increase many times over to help meet climate targets.

Repair, restore and regenerate

So, what are nature-based solutions?

The term refers to actions and policies that use nature’s resources to protect and restore ecosystems, while helping resolve society’s challenges.

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