What are Nature-based Solutions?

Nature-based solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. For more info on the definition and operationalising of NbS, get an update on the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions web page.

Where can I get engage with Nature-based Solutions at IUCN?

IUCN engages in Nature-based Solutions to address major challenges (climate change, disaster risk reduction, food security and local economic development, restoration, health, biodiversity). We work to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively –simultaneously, providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. You can find out more about our work on the IUCN Nature-based Solutions Group and IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management webpages.

How do I stay up to date?

For questions and requests to be added to the mailing list for updates on the Global Standard for NbS, email NbSstandard@iucn.org