Inclusive Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

The document argues that nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation are more effective when they are gender-responsive and socially inclusive, accounting for how climate change and biodiversity loss impact people differently based on their societal positions. It emphasizes the necessity of working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities and utilizing integrated climate risk assessments to ensure NbS advance gender equality and social inclusion while enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. A specific example is provided regarding Fijian coastal communities restoring wetlands and utilizing traditional kuta weaving to build climate resilience.

• Nature-based solutions for adaptation demonstrate higher effectiveness when they are delivered in a socially inclusive and gender-responsive manner that considers gender issues.
• The legitimacy of nature-based solutions is questioned by some local communities and Indigenous Peoples, highlighting the need for practitioners to listen to these groups to ensure effective implementation.
• Effective and sustainable nature-based solutions for adaptation require the use of integrated climate risk assessments during the planning phase.

APA

Oguntoye,, C. C. J. (2024). Inclusive Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/inclusive-nbs-climate-adaptation

Chicago

Oguntoye,, Calais Caswell,Nicole Jang,Onyinye. Inclusive Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2024. https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/inclusive-nbs-climate-adaptation.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{oguntoye2024inclusive, author = {Oguntoye,, Calais Caswell,Nicole Jang,Onyinye}, title = {{Inclusive Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2024}, month = oct, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/inclusive-nbs-climate-adaptation}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }