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Archives: Nature-based solutions

Chantal van Ham, EU Programme Manager Nature Based Solutions, IUCN

Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsMarch 3, 2021

We must scale-up Nature-Based Solutions, protect & restore nature. Governments shall integrate the value of nature in all their decision-making process

Ernesta Maciulyte, Research Associate, Fraunhofer IAO & University of Stuttgart IAT

Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsNovember 9, 2020

We shouldn’t discount the value of having Nature-Based Solutions pilot projects. They demonstrate success in the local community and establishing trust at the local level, enabling the upscaling of NbS interventions.

Ana Marie Hernandes, Chair, IPBES

Biodiversity, Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsJuly 20, 2020

Taking care of biodiversity and ecosystem services is taking care of ourselves. Nature-based solutions are vital for our well-being, but Nature needs to to be healthy in order to provide its contributions to people  

Jessica Kavonic, Senior professional officer, ICLEI – Africa

Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsJuly 20, 2020

Our UNA project cities are in a better position to build resilience because they’ve already integrated nature-based solutions, which is key to addressing societal issue  

Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal & ICLEI Ambassador for Local Biodiversity

Cities & nature, Green infrastructure, Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsJuly 20, 2020

By planning our cities with nature – through nature-based solutions, green infrastructure and green open spaces – we can dramatically improve the quality of life for all. We need to halt and reverse the trends of biodiversity loss and take the path of Living in Harmony with Nature. On this World Environment Day, I call…

Sergio Costa Minister for the Environment, Land & Sea Protection, Italy

Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsJuly 20, 2020

To make our cities more resilient, we are using nature-inspired solutions  

Stewart Maginnis, Global Director, IUCN

Nature-based solutionsBy ThobsJuly 20, 2020

Nature-Based Solutions are rooted in the benefits that nature provides; real tangible benefits

Jonathan Hughes, Global Councillor, IUCN & Chief Executive, Scottish Wildlife Trust

Cities & nature, Nature-based solutionsBy Thea BuckleJune 29, 2020

Whilst the case for nature-based solutions has been thoroughly made, we remain a long way short of mainstreaming green design at all scales in urban ecosystems. The IUCN Urban Nature Alliance looks forward to working with ICLEI and CitiesWithNature in ensuring nature-based solutions become the new normal for cities across the world in the next…

Kobie Brand, Director of ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center

Climate change, Nature-based solutionsBy Thea BuckleJune 18, 2020

What many of our speakers are mentioning is nature. We need to look at climate solutions through a nature lens. Our solutions are found in addressing the climate and nature crises in a cumulative way.

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