CHM - ORTNature-based solutions, as defined in the UNEA resolution "Nature-based solutions for sustainable development" (UNEP/EA.5/Res.5) and referred to in the EU Council conclusions of 24 October 2022, are actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage natural or modified terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems that efficiently and adaptively address social, economic and environmental challenges while ensuring human well-being, ecosystem services, resilience and biodiversity benefits.
They are based on the idea that when ecosystems are healthy and well managed, they provide essential benefits and services to people, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, making water resources available, improving air quality or increasing food security. Forests, which host 80% of the Earth's biodiversity, are one of the best examples of nature-based solutions. They offer many benefits, such as clean air and water, preventing erosion and landslides, and play a crucial role in regulating the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restoration GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restorationEnsure that by 2030 at least 30 per cent of areas of degraded terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine ecosystems are under effective restoration, in order to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, ecological integrity and connectivity. | Medium |
GBF-T08. Minimize impacts of climate change and ocean acidification including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches GBF-T08. Minimize impacts of climate change and ocean acidification including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approachesMinimize the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on biodiversity and increase its resilience through mitigation, adaptation, and disaster risk reduction actions, including through nature-based solution and/or ecosystem-based approaches, while minimizing negative and fostering positive impacts of climate action on biodiversity. | Medium |
GBF-T11. Nature’s contributions to people are restored, maintained and enhanced GBF-T11. Nature’s contributions to people are restored, maintained and enhancedRestore, maintain and enhance nature’s contributions to people, including ecosystem functions and services, such as regulation of air, water, and climate, soil health, pollination and reduction of disease risk, as well as protection from natural hazards and disasters, through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches for the benefit of all people and nature. | High |