• Exploring the potential of ’blue carbon’ in Europe 

    How seascape restoration can contribute to climate change mitigation  Author: Reka Marton, Intern, Nature-based Solutions, UNEP-WCMC Marine and coastal ecosystems are increasingly recognized as critical allies in addressing the climate crisis. While terrestrial nature-based solutions, such as the restoration of forests and peatlands, have long dominated global climate strategies, the role of ’blue carbon’ –…

    Exploring the potential of ’blue carbon’ in Europe 
  • Cityscape of Leiden with channel in city center, Netherlands

    What Transformative Change for Biodiversity Really Means 

    Reflections on transformative change from the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference.  Author: Dr. Boipelo Tshwene-Mauchaza, Technical Specialist in Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, UNEP-WCMC  Last month, I had the privilege of attending the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference at the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre in Leiden, The Netherlands. This gathering brought together a diverse range of stakeholders,…

    What Transformative Change for Biodiversity Really Means 
  • A girl watering scattered plants in an arid landscape

    Counting the costs of drought

    With ever-rising temperatures and mounting pressure on natural resources, we must take urgent action to build drought resilience

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    Counting the costs of drought
  • Aerial view of a city at dusk

    Sustainable cities for the future

    How the Chinese city of Yangzhou is cutting plastic pollution and enhancing urban restoration

    Sustainable cities for the future