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It highlights that NBS can be more effective and cost-efficient than business-as-usual interventions, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized groups. The paper identifies opportunities for scaling adaptation through better coordination, sharing tools from adaptation-focused organizations, investing in pilots, and leveraging political momentum. 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This omission leads to overly conservative crediting for tropical regions and an underestimation of their mitigation potential, which the authors estimate could provide an additional 1.4 to 1.8 gigatons of CO2-equivalent annual mitigation. The paper also highlights the concept of 'positive biophysical leakage,' where protecting forests enhances the resilience of surrounding landscapes against wildfire and drought. 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