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Climate Justice and Renewable Energy Access in China: A Technical Policy Analysis
Executive Summary China has positioned itself as a global leader in renewable energy deployment, with the world’s largest installed capacity...
Northern and rural communities in Canada often have limited social and physical infrastructure and capacity (i.e., limited access to technology and communication systems, health and education services, supplies, and human resources)
More ambitious action is necessary that avoids harming human rights. This entails phasing out the use of fossil fuels and...
Indigenous communities, quilombolas, residents of urban peripheries, and isolated rural populations are most impacted by a lack of access in Brazil
Climate justice in Brazil is a crucial issue, particularly in ensuring equitable access to renewable energy, public transportation, and waste...
Northern Territory and Western Australia have the largest number of settlements where residents don’t have guaranteed access to certain energy legal protections
https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/remote-aussies-dont-have-equal-access-to-household-electricity-protectionsAccess to affordable and reliable renewable energy, transport, and waste management infrastructure remains uneven across Australia, disproportionately affecting specific demographic...
Multiple Initiatives in US cities Aim to Address Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events Through the Use of Nature-Based Solutions
Across the United States, local and statewide governments have taken the initiative to fund and develop nature-based solutions to climate...
While NBS Alone Cannot Achieve Net-Zero Emissions in the UK, They are Essential Complements to Technological and Regulatory Measures
Nature-based solutions (NBS) to climate change, also referred to as natural climate solutions, focus on conserving, restoring, and improving the...
Implementing NBS in Turkey, Particularly in Urban Areas, Requires Significant Financial Investment, Mobilizing Both Domestic and International Funding
Türkiye’s long-term climate strategy emphasizes a multifaceted approach to emission reduction, combining Nature-based Solutions (NBS) with technological and policy interventions....
A Digital Observatory Called the Nature-Based Solutions Observatory has Been Launched to Facilitate Knowledge Exchange Among Professionals and Entities that Support Nature-Based Solutions in Spain
The term “nature-based solutions” (NBS) is very recent, emerging in the 2010s, and is continually evolving as it includes conserving,...
According to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, the NBS in South Africa has the Potential to Sequester About 10-30 Million Tons of CO2 Equivalent Emissions Annually
Nature-based solutions (NBS) are activities that harness nature’s power to address climate change’s impacts on human well-being. NBS include natural...
Saudi Arabia’s NBS Goals are to Turn 30% Land into Nature Reserves, Plant 10 Billion Trees, and Restore 40 Million Hectares of Degraded Land
Saudi Arabia adopted nature-based solutions (NBS) as part of its Saudi Green Initiative, launched in 2021, to restore degraded lands,...
NBS Must be Formally Integrated into Nigeria’s National Policies
NBS must be formally integrated into Nigeria’s national policies, including the National Climate Change Action Plan, to ensure they receive...
Integrating Mexico’s NbS into National Climate Policies and Long-Term Strategies Ensures these Solutions Remain a Priority in Addressing Climate Change
As climate change becomes an increasingly urgent challenge, nature-based solutions (NBS) are proving to be a valuable strategy to address...
Japan’s NBS Contributions Could Elevate to 15% of Emission Reductions by 2042
Implementing its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and “30by30” conservation targets could elevate Japan’s NBS contributions to 15%...
Indonesia is Progressively Employing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to Address Climate Change
Indonesia is progressively employing nature-based solutions (NBS) to address climate change, leveraging its extensive natural ecosystems, including tropical forests, peatlands,...
Nature-Based Solutions have the Potential to Meet One-Third of India’s Climate Mitigation Targets Needed to Meet the Goals Set Under the Paris Agreement
India has tremendous potential when it comes to nature-based solutions—it can provide sustainability, jobs, and growth. NBS are currently implemented...
Germany has Pledged Approximately $3.89 Billion Towards Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Initiatives
On our path to net zero, nature-based solutions provide a chance to reduce and avoid many carbon emissions. By 2050,...
France has Implemented Several Large-Scale Initiatives, Including Reforestation Programs, Wetland Restoration, and Regenerative Agriculture
Overview Nature-based solutions (NBS) are crucial in France’s climate strategy. These solutions focus on conserving, restoring, and managing ecosystems to...
The European Union has Increasingly Integrated Nature Based Solutions into its Climate Policies
Although NBS’s direct climate impact—generally measured at a few hundred Mt CO₂e sequestration annually—lags behind the drastic cuts achieved by...
Nature-Based Solutions in China: A Green Strategy to Combat Climate Change
NBS will remain a key component of its climate strategy—but they must be complemented by deeper systemic changes to achieve...
Natural Climate Solutions Could Reduce 10% of Canadian Emissions by 2030
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan includes natural climate solutions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems to contribute to climate...