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• Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation

Date

January, 2024

Author(s)

• Lera Miles
• Raquel Agra
• Sandeep Sengupta
• Adriana Vidal
• Barney Dickson

Abstract

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scenarios for emission reductions are clear. In order to keep temperature rise close to the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C we must achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The scenarios show that this will require, in addition to a massive and rapid decarbonization, a significant contribution from land-based options. Nature-based solutions provide the best way of delivering these land-based options, through protection, restoration and sustainable management of natural carbon sinks and reservoirs. Moreover, there is additional mitigation potential from nature-based solutions in coastal and marine ecosystems.

Citation

United Nations Environment Programme and International Union for Conservation of Nature (2021). Nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation. Nairobi and Gland.

Publisher

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Gland.

Rights Holder

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

URI

https://knowledgehub.pksf.org.bd/collections/NUNYdU5lck9OVVVvb2luZ2xrQnJIQT09