Nature-based solutions – is something new under the sun?
Session 21
Introduction to the session
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can be defined as solutions mobilising natural ecosystem processes to support the delivery of ecosystem services such as climate mitigation and adaptation. A key role is played by biodiversity, either acting as a mechanism behind the generation of ecosystem services or being a co-benefit.
In this session, we will critically examine the role of NBS in tackling both climate change and biodiversity loss. Key questions are: Are NBS novel instruments or just old wine in a new bottle? Is biodiversity critical as a mechanism for the functioning of NBS? Do NBS contribute to biodiversity conservation as such? We will provide a historical overview of NBS as a policy tool, illustrate its implementation in practice, discuss the science underpinning NBS with a special focus on the role of biodiversity, illustrate the multitude of ecosystem-services and nature’s contribution to people that can benefit from NBS, and propose ways forward.
Session programme
11:00: Introduction
Henrik Smith, Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, Lund University
Paul Miller, Dept of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Lund University
11:15: Nature-based coastal protection– lessons learned from 12 European case studies
Helena Hanson, Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, Lund University
11:30: The dual role of biodiversity in nature-based solutions
Carolina Rodriquez, Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, Lund University
11:45: Nature-based solutions and human well-being – some insights from environmental psychology
Marlis Wullenkord, Environmental Psychology, Lund University
12:00: Nature-based solutions may offer something new if designed and implemented with transformation in mind
Mike Jones, SLU Centre for Biodiversity Conservation
12:15: Establishing the concept of Nature-based solutions Services to promote biodiversity, well-being and scalable solutions: NBSPLUS project
Ursula S. McKnight, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Norrköping
Abstracts accepted for poster presentation:
‘Ecological Loss and Damage’: defining, measuring and governing for biodiversity loss in a changing climate
Richard Walters, Emily Boyd, Per Becker, Alicia N'Gguetta, Anna Persson, Markku Rummukainen, Henrik G. Smith, Marlis Wullenkord
Further information about the session
Keywords: Ecosystem services; Nature’s contribution to people, biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, climate mitigation
Language: English
Time and venue: 11:00-12:30, Sydamerika.
Organisers:
- Henrik Smith, Lund University
- Emily Boyd, Lund University
- Paul Miller, Lund University
Strategy for transformative change in focus for the session
IPBES highlights 5 complementary key strategies for transformative change: From conserving vital places to shifting values. Together these create pathways to just and sustainable futures. Learn more: IPBES Transformative Change Assessment: Chapter 5. Realizing a sustainable world for nature and people: transformative strategies, actions and roles for all
As indicated in the illustration below, session 21 focuses mainly on strategies:
1: Conserve and regenerate places of value to nature and people.
5: Shift views and values to recognize human-nature interconnectedness
