3 Rules for Successfully Solving the Climate Crisis

The document advocates for ecosystem-based climate solutions, which could provide 30% of the global mitigation needed for the Paris Agreement, particularly in developing countries where land use and deforestation are primary emission sources. It emphasizes that these solutions offer higher cost-effectiveness than artificial alternatives—such as coral reef protection versus storm barriers—and provide significant community benefits. To ensure durability, the authors propose three rules: inclusive governance involving indigenous peoples and women with equitable benefit sharing, the use of rigorous science and metrics for design and monitoring, and the establishment of long-term funding and management strategies.

• Ecosystem-based approaches are estimated to be capable of providing approximately 30% of the global climate mitigation required to achieve the targets set by the Paris Agreement.
• Nature-based solutions are often more cost-effective than artificial infrastructure; for instance, protecting coral reefs to shield nearly 200 million people in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines from storm damage is roughly 15 times cheaper than building artificial storm barriers.
• The authors identify three critical requirements for successful nature-based initiatives: inclusive participation of all stakeholders (including indigenous peoples and women) with equitable benefit sharing; the application of best science and metrics to identify causes of nature loss and measure progress; and a strategy for sustained long-term funding and local management.
• In Bhutan, a collaborative effort involving government, civil society, and private donors secured funding to protect a 5 million-acre network of natural resources, covering half of the country's territory and supporting its status as a carbon-negative nation.

APA

Glemarec, C. R. Y. (2021). 3 Rules for Successfully Solving the Climate Crisis. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/stories/climate-action/solving-the-climate-crisis-by-investing-in-nature/

Chicago

Glemarec, Carter Roberts, Yannick. 3 Rules for Successfully Solving the Climate Crisis. World Economic Forum, 2021. https://www.weforum.org/stories/climate-action/solving-the-climate-crisis-by-investing-in-nature/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{glemarec2021rules, author = {Glemarec, Carter Roberts, Yannick}, title = {{3 Rules for Successfully Solving the Climate Crisis}}, publisher = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2021}, month = jul, url = {https://www.weforum.org/stories/climate-action/solving-the-climate-crisis-by-investing-in-nature/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }