Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Zambia

The document inventories nature-based solutions (NbS) in Zambia, emphasizing the integration of community-driven conservation, gender-responsive approaches, and livelihood development. It highlights Zambia's high economic dependency on natural resources—with agriculture, forests, and fisheries contributing significantly to GDP—which increases vulnerability to climate threats like erratic rainfall and droughts. The inventory aims to align these projects with national frameworks and avoid duplication among stakeholders.

• Zambia's economy is heavily reliant on natural resources, with agriculture employing approximately 70% of the population and contributing about 3.4% of the GDP, while forests and fisheries contribute roughly 4.7% and 3.3% of the GDP respectively.
• Nature-based solutions in Zambia are designed to be sustainable and inclusive by integrating capacity building, policy alignment, and gender-responsive approaches that engage women, youth, and marginalized groups.
• NbS initiatives in Zambia often combine environmental gains with economic livelihood strategies, such as beekeeping and the sustainable harvesting of non-timber forest products, while utilizing Traditional Knowledge systems and participatory governance.

APA

Mwangilwa,, S. S. A. (2026). Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Zambia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nature-based-solutions-inventory-zambia

Chicago

Mwangilwa,, Susan Sekirime,Daniel Abowe,Enock. Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Zambia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2026. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nature-based-solutions-inventory-zambia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mwangilwa2026naturebased, author = {Mwangilwa,, Susan Sekirime,Daniel Abowe,Enock}, title = {{Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Zambia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nature-based-solutions-inventory-zambia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }