Editor’s choice
Editor’s choice
Nature-based solutions (NbS) can do far more than solve one environmental problem at a time, if they are designed as connected, long-term systems rather than isolated projects.
This paper argues for a shift from fragmented restoration efforts to “NbS services” that combine biodiversity recovery, climate adaptation, water resilience and social benefits across landscapes.
The authors show how adaptive governance, participatory planning, monitoring and innovative financing can help nature-based solutions remain effective under climate uncertainty.
By treating ecosystems as living infrastructure, the paper outlines how societies can build more resilient, equitable and regenerative futures.
Head of Unit, Senior Expert (Sustainable Cities and Resilient Communities Unit)
SEI Tallinn
Other publication / This brief helps local planners and stakeholders understand how NbS can enhance wellbeing through effective design, governance, and impact assessment.
Feature / This story explains and visualizes how urban heat islands form, why they matter and how they impact the most vulnerable people in our cities.
Perspective / Heidi Tuhkanen examines adaptation trends in Europe – what has helped drive change and what needs to happen to break through longstanding bottlenecks.
