The Vital Role Of Nature-Based Solutions In A Nature Positive Economy
This report emphasizes the urgent need for a paradigm shift towards a nature-positive economy, highlighting the critical role of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and Nature-Based Enterprises (NBEs) in achieving this transition. NBS encompass actions aimed at protecting, conserving, restoring, and sustainably managing ecosystems to address social, economic, and environmental challenges while enhancing human well-being, ecosystem services, and biodiversity.
NBEs, which prioritize nature in their business models, play a vital role in implementing NBS and addressing climate change and biodiversity crises. However, there is a pressing need to support the establishment and growth of NBEs to maximize their environmental and societal impact. This requires significant investment in NBS and the scaling of NBEs.
While concepts like the Circular Economy and the Bioeconomy offer pathways to sustainable development, the economic potential of NBS and the challenges facing NBEs have received less attention. Therefore, it is essential to further explore the economic benefits of NBS and address the obstacles hindering NBEs in delivering these solutions. This holistic approach will contribute to fostering a more sustainable and resilient economy that values and conserves nature.
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https://networknature.eu/sites/default/files/docs/ws-2-nature-based-economy/ki0821223ennen.pdf