Nature-based solutions (NBS) offer countries a way to tackle climate challenges through resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR), with traditional conservation and restoration practices falling under this umbrella if they prioritize human well-being. NBS can serve as a cost-effective alternative to gray infrastructure, offering multiple benefits and job opportunities. To successfully implement NBS, supportive policy frameworks are crucial, emphasizing ecosystem-based approaches that align with broader development objectives.
Category: Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Remove Carbon:
– Restore & Manage Ecosystems
– Shift Agriculture Practices
– Use Degraded Land
– Manipulate Biogeochemical Cycles
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Mobilizing Mangrove-Positive Action for the World’s Coasts
Mangrove forests play a vital role in combating climate change and biodiversity loss through carbon storage and shoreline protection, but are disappearing due to various industries. The concept of "mangrove-positive action" is gaining momentum, with businesses recognizing the benefits of healthy mangrove ecosystems. Initiatives in Southeast Maluku, Indonesia, and Belize showcase successful community-led approaches to sustainable management and conservation. By scaling solutions and fostering partnerships, investments, and policies, businesses can contribute to halting mangrove loss and building resilient coastal economies for a sustainable future.
https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/mobilizing-mangrove-positive-action-for-the-worlds-coasts
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Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem
The UNDP, in collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry in Belarus, is implementing projects supported by China and Russia to address threats facing forest ecosystems in Belarus. These projects focus on developing ecotourism, protecting forests, and strengthening preparedness for fire prevention and response. Efforts include introducing modern approaches to forest management, utilizing digital technologies, creating new sources of income for local communities, and raising environmental awareness among young people. By prioritizing innovation, partnerships, and community engagement, these initiatives aim to safeguard Belarus' forests and the benefits they provide for climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and economic development.
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GM Pivots Tennessee Battery Plant to Tap Energy Storage Boom
The article highlights key climate solutions experts need to know, including the importance of renewable energy sources, carbon sequestration technologies, and sustainable agriculture practices. It emphasizes the urgent need for global cooperation and policy changes to address climate change effectively. Additionally, the article discusses the role of innovation and investment in developing new technologies to combat climate change. Overall, the focus is on actionable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change on a global scale.
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The Native Seed Farm Safeguarding California’s Future
Heritage Growers, in partnership with the Yurok Tribe and others, is contributing native plants and seeds to help restore damaged ecosystems along the Klamath River. They work with government agencies to ensure enough of the right seeds are available for restoration projects, sharing knowledge on native seed production and collaborating with tribal communities to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into restoration planning. These efforts are helping California progress towards its 30×30 conservation goal, one seed at a time.
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/heritage-growers-california-future/
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Research shows conventional solar arrays can support livestock grazing
A new research report by the Federal Association for New Energy Industry (bne) in Germany found that conventional solar parks can support sheep and cattle grazing, as the vegetation under and between PV modules provides adequate feed quality. The study concluded that agricultural use is possible without dedicated agrivoltaic systems, with researchers analyzing vegetation, biomass, and animal behavior in five solar parks across different regions. They found higher species diversity and protein content in plants growing under modules, suggesting that solar parks should be considered agricultural land that can generate electricity while enabling agricultural use.
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Technology for Good
Wetlands International has been training rangers, forest managers, and decision-makers in Kenya on the Global Mangrove Watch platform to use satellite alerts for timely protection of mangroves. The training focused on tools like Kobo Collect and Survey123, GIS basics, mobile GIS, and data visualization to empower participants to detect and respond to disturbance alerts effectively. Efforts to monitor and restore mangroves in Lamu have been made, with a mangrove alert command center opened as part of the Save Our Mangroves Now! Programme. Despite degradation from urban development, Kenya has potential for mangrove restoration, and the Global Mangrove Watch platform offers high-resolution imagery for monitoring mangrove changes in near-real time, enabling rapid response to threats like illegal logging. The training aims to support faster action and protection of mangroves through digital monitoring.
https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/technology-for-good-global-mangrove-watch-training-in-kenya
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The Role of Kelp Forests in Carbon Dioxide Removal and Climate Mitigation
Various studies have highlighted the importance of kelp forest ecosystems in terms of biodiversity, stability, resilience, and future prospects, with global estimates emphasizing their value in providing ecosystem services. The world map of laminarian kelp has been updated to include more Arctic data, solidifying its status as the largest marine biome. Research is being conducted on the potential use of seaweeds for carbon removal offsets to help address climate change, including the use of macroalgae for carbon sequestration and the potential of ocean afforestation using the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. The focus on blue carbon and the importance of human actions for carbon credit in kelp forest conservation are also highlighted, along with the method of aquatic eddy covariance for defining oxygen and carbon fluxes in marine environments.
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Kelp Restoration Guidebook
This chapter highlights the significance of incorporating social, cultural, and economic factors into kelp restoration projects, stressing the importance of collaboration with communities and partners for successful outcomes. It underscores the need to consider human elements in ecological restoration efforts, emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental and societal factors in climate solutions.