Les solutions d’adaptation fondées sur la nature

The document describes nature-based adaptation solutions (SafN) as a subset of nature-based solutions (SfN) focused on protecting, conserving, restoring, and sustainably managing ecosystems to mitigate climate impacts. It details a four-step implementation process—from methodology development to identifying adaptation options—and highlights the co-benefits for biodiversity and human well-being, such as food and water security. The text emphasizes that effective SafN must be inclusive, gender-responsive, and integrated into broader adaptation strategies, drawing on international standards from the IUCN and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

• Nature-based adaptation solutions (SafN) are defined as measures focused on the protection, conservation, restoration, sustainable use, and management of natural ecosystems to improve the resilience of both communities and ecosystems against climate change impacts.
• Effective SafN must meet several conditions: they must target specific groups based on risk or vulnerability assessments, consider local social and cultural contexts through inclusive and gender-responsive approaches, and complement traditional engineering or hybrid adaptation strategies.
• The implementation of SafN follows a four-step process: 1) launching the process and developing methodology, 2) understanding the context regarding climate, biodiversity, communities, gender, and conflict, 3) analyzing risks for populations and ecosystems, and 4) identifying adaptation options.
• SafN provide distinct benefits for ecosystems, including increased species diversity and improved ecosystem functioning, and for communities, including enhanced resilience for vulnerable populations, water and food security, and new sustainable livelihoods like ecotourism.
• Specific examples of SafN include watershed management to ensure equitable water resources, coral reef restoration to create natural buffers against storm surges and floods, the establishment of forest reserves to protect against storms, and the protection of grasslands to reduce water insecurity and protect groundwater recharge.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2024). Les solutions d’adaptation fondées sur la nature. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/capa-nbs-climate-adaptation-infographic-fr.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Les solutions d’adaptation fondées sur la nature. 2024. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/capa-nbs-climate-adaptation-infographic-fr.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2024les, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Les solutions d’adaptation fondées sur la nature}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2024}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/capa-nbs-climate-adaptation-infographic-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }