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Nature-based solutions

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Nature-based solutions
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Working with nature can help prevent the worst impacts of climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem loss. Nature-based solutions offer ways to do this. Science and policy have begun to recognize their potential.

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Brief me on nature-based solutions

The European Commission defines Nature-based solutions (NbS) as: "Solutions that are inspired and supported by nature, which are cost-effective, simultaneously provide environmental, social and…

Resources on nature-based solutions

Last updated: 08/09/2021​ In this space you will find the latest resources from the European Commission and its partners on Nature-based solutions. Below is a non-exhaustive list of links…

News and events on nature-based solutions

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