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  • Analysing NBS categories through the IUCN Global Standard for NBS on soil health – initial version
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  • Climate Change in 12 pictures (english)
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  • NbS for Climate: Compendium of Best Practices in the Western Balkans (English)
  • Nature-based Solutions for climate in Elbasan, Albania (Albanian)
  • Nature-based Solutions and FLR in Gledic, Serbia: pilot site (Serbian)
  • Nature-based Solutions for flood prevention and community resilience in Serbia (Serbian, with English subtitles)
  • Nature-based Solutions Intervention in Gledic Mountains, Serbia
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Biodiversity Net Gain: NbS as a Tool for Conservation

Nov 4, 2024

IntroductionNbS projects can significantly contribute to biodiversity conservation. This article explores the synergies between NbS and conservation goals.Key BenefitsHabitat restorationSpecies protectionEcosystem connectivityGenetic diversity

Financing Nature-based Solutions: A Guide to Innovative Funding Mechanisms

Nov 4, 2024

IntroductionSecuring adequate funding remains a critical challenge for Nature-based Solutions implementation. This comprehensive guide explores various financing mechanisms making NbS projects more viable.Key Funding MechanismsGreen Bonds: Dedicated environmental...

Indigenous Knowledge in NbS: Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Modern Practice

Nov 4, 2024

IntroductionTraditional ecological knowledge has played a crucial role in environmental conservation for millennia. This article explores successful integration of indigenous wisdom in modern NbS projects.Key Integration ApproachesCollaborative project...

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