Comparative Analysis of the Existing Criteria, Principles, and Safeguards for the Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions

The document analyzes the compatibility between the IUCN Global Standard for NbS and the CBD Voluntary Guidelines, concluding that both are effective for scaling up nature-based solutions. It emphasizes the need for clarity on transferring global frameworks to local contexts and suggests that upcoming reviews of these standards should align with UNEA Resolution 5/5 to avoid duplication of effort.

• The IUCN Global Standard on NbS and the CBD Voluntary Guidelines are found to be highly compatible and effective for the implementation and scaling of nature-based solutions.
• There is a requirement for greater clarity regarding the specific guidance needed to implement NbS and the methods for translating global frameworks into local applications, with a priority on avoiding duplication of work.
• Planned updates to the CBD Voluntary Guidelines and the IUCN Global Standard provide an opportunity to align with United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 5/5 and prevent overlapping work within the UNEA and United Nations Environment Programme.
• Nature-based solutions are being integrated into national policies, such as nationally determined contributions, national adaptation plans, and national biodiversity strategies and action plans, and are explicitly included in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets.

APA

Terton,, J. Q. (2025). Comparative Analysis of the Existing Criteria, Principles, and Safeguards for the Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/comparative-analysis-nature-based-solutions

Chicago

Terton,, Jeffrey Qi,Anika. Comparative Analysis of the Existing Criteria, Principles, and Safeguards for the Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2025. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/comparative-analysis-nature-based-solutions.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{terton2025comparative, author = {Terton,, Jeffrey Qi,Anika}, title = {{Comparative Analysis of the Existing Criteria, Principles, and Safeguards for the Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2025}, month = may, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/comparative-analysis-nature-based-solutions}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }