The Evolution and Future of Research on Nature-based Solutions to Address Societal Challenges

Communications Earth & Environment | 15 March 2024

Nature-based Solutions are recognised for their potential to address the biodiversity and climate crises, and less extensively, other societal challenges. However, this nature-society relationship is becoming more important as available food and water resources, income, and human health, are increasingly impacted by environmental changes.

The findings from our analysis highlight a transition in the NbS research landscape from studies mostly targeting climate change and biodiversity loss, to those considering the impacts of NbS on society and the economy.

Research pathways:1. Maintain; 2. Expand; 3. Pilot; 4. Innovate; 5. Re-assign; 6. Connect

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