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The document argues that while ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is a cost-effective pillar of nature-based solutions, it remains underused due to economic paradigms, lack of political will, and financing gaps. It positions the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process as the primary strategic vehicle to mainstream EbA across sectors and levels of government. The guide provides eight guiding principles for integration, ranging from using ecosystem-level vulnerability assessments to ensuring long-term financing and inclusive, participatory planning.

The NAP Global Network provides demand-driven support to developing countries through long-term in-country programs and short-term technical inputs via its Country Support Hub. Over five years, the Network has helped countries like Colombia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Peru, Saint Lucia, and South Africa achieve milestones including the adoption of NAP documents, the creation of sectoral adaptation strategies, and the establishment of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. Key lessons emphasize that building trust-based relationships with government partners is essential and that a 'value chain' of technical assistance, peer learning, and knowledge resources accelerates the transition from planning to implementation.

The NAP Global Network's 2021-2025 strategy focuses on transitioning developing countries from adaptation planning to execution. The network aims to reach 30 new countries, ensure 30% of support goes to Least Developed Countries, and assist 15 countries in moving from planning to implementation. Key priorities include tailored technical assistance, innovative peer-to-peer learning, and making NAP knowledge more accessible through storytelling and MOOCs. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, and the integration of climate risk into national decision-making processes.

The document argues that ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is a cost-effective pillar of nature-based solutions that can strengthen human and ecological resilience. It identifies barriers to scaling EbA—such as economic paradigms, lack of political will, and financing gaps—and proposes that the NAP process provides the necessary intersectoral and multi-level framework to overcome these. The briefing outlines eight guiding principles for integrating EbA into the NAP phases of planning, implementation, and monitoring, emphasizing the need for inclusive, long-term, and evidence-based approaches.

The NAP Global Network's 2021–2025 strategy focuses on accelerating climate resilience in developing countries by enhancing the quality and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). The Network aims to bridge the gap between planning and action through tailored technical support, innovative peer-to-peer learning, and the production of accessible knowledge products. Key targets for 2025 include reaching 30 new developing countries, ensuring 30% of support benefits Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and collaborating with 15 countries on the transition from planning to implementation. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, and the integration of NAPs with other climate instruments like Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Adaptation Communications (ADCOMs).

The document examines how international trade drives biodiversity loss through agricultural commodity expansion and resource extraction, while analyzing the potential for trade policies, multilateral rules, and supply chain initiatives to support nature conservation.

The document identifies agriculture and infrastructure as primary threats to nature, noting that 70% of biodiversity loss and 80% of deforestation are caused by agriculture, while 63% of the world's longest rivers are obstructed by dams. WWF's strategy is organized around four pillars: innovation and influence, conservation of critical landscapes, regenerative and resilient systems, and thriving people and communities. Key initiatives include promoting free-flowing rivers, sustainable protein systems, and reducing global food loss and waste. By 2030, WWF aims to achieve zero land conversion of native habitat in priority landscapes and protect the world's remaining free-flowing rivers.

The report highlights 10 specific rivers globally that are threatened by hydropower development, arguing that such projects are based on outdated 20th-century thinking. It asserts that the 'renewable revolution'—specifically the falling costs of solar and wind power—allows the world to meet climate and energy goals without damming remaining free-flowing rivers. The document advocates for a 'LowCx3' (low-cost, low-carbon, low-conflict) approach to energy grids and calls for the protection and restoration of river systems to maintain biodiversity and climate resilience.

The document advocates for the US to lead global efforts in nature conservation and climate action. Key priorities include doubling investments in biodiversity programs, reducing US emissions by 50% by 2030, and protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030. It also emphasizes pandemic prevention through the 'One Health' approach, combating illegal trade in wildlife and timber, and addressing plastic pollution through a binding international treaty.

The report finds a global increase in concern for nature loss, particularly in emerging markets, driven by digital activism and changing consumer habits. While public demand for sustainability is rising and influencing corporate behavior in sectors like fashion and cosmetics, a gap remains between public sentiment and effective government enforcement of environmental laws.

The report identifies 24 deforestation fronts across Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, where over 43 million hectares of forest were lost between 2004 and 2017. It argues that while commercial agriculture remains the dominant direct driver, indirect pressures such as population growth, dietary shifts toward meat, and weak governance amplify forest loss. The analysis evaluates a range of responses, from area-based protections and indigenous land rights to commodity-specific certifications and REDD+ frameworks, concluding that no single approach is sufficient and that integrated, context-specific solutions are required to halt deforestation.

The Sustainable Landscape Finance Coalition, a partnership between WWF South Africa and Wilderness Foundation Africa, employs a four-stage 'Finance Solution Approach' to bridge the funding gap for biodiversity and landscape conservation. The Coalition has launched six incubators investigating tools such as biodiversity tax incentives, carbon payments, and green bonds, while scaling existing successes like the Section 37D tax deduction, which is projected to release R1.4 billion into protected areas by 2026.

The proposed programme aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 31.6 million tCO2eq and increase the resilience of 3.8 million people in the Amazon basin. It focuses on four components: strengthening monitoring and early warning systems, expanding sustainable land use and finance, empowering indigenous peoples and local communities for climate adaptation, and fostering regional cooperation among the five participating countries. The programme seeks USD 100 million in GCF grants to scale up successful national strategies and mobilize private sector investment through mechanisms like the Green Business Facility.

The World Resources Institute acknowledges a growing momentum toward net-zero transformations following the Climate Ambition Summit, noting new targets from the EU, UK, Colombia, and China. However, it emphasizes that too few major economies provided bold 2030 emission cuts or the financial mobilization necessary for developing nations, specifically noting the failure of developed countries to provide clear signals on meeting the $100 billion annual climate finance commitment.

The document defines natural infrastructure as managed natural systems designed to provide environmental and human benefits, such as wetlands and forests. It identifies a gap between early-stage valuation and actual project finance, suggesting that success depends on identifying specific drivers, lead beneficiaries, and securing catalyst funding. It recommends that funders support targeted research, performance metrics, and pre-development efforts to scale these investments.

ClientEarth welcomes the 8th Environment Action Programme's goals for a climate-neutral and circular economy but argues that the proposal lacks concrete targets and explicit commitments to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. The organization highlights discrepancies between the EAP's ambitions and existing policies like the Common Agricultural Policy and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. It calls for stronger monitoring based on scientific evidence, increased resources for DG Environment, and the integration of the rule of law and access to justice to ensure effective implementation.

The document identifies eight categories of barriers to climate adaptation: conflicting timescales/interests, leadership, resources, science, governance/institutional constraints, lack of awareness/communication, attitudes/values/motivations, and the adaptation process itself. It provides a self-evaluation survey for local authorities to identify their specific challenges and offers a curated list of resources and critical discussion questions to facilitate stakeholder engagement and problem-solving. Findings from CASCADE workshops indicate that spatial planners in the Baltic Sea Region perceive financial resource shortages as a primary barrier, while emergency management practitioners highlight climate skepticism as a significant challenge.

The report introduces a four-step blueprint for corporate climate action: accounting and disclosing emissions, reducing value chain emissions via science-based targets, quantifying a financial commitment by pricing remaining emissions, and investing that commitment into further reductions, climate innovation, and high-quality carbon credits. It argues that current 'footprint-based' approaches are insufficient and advocates for a forward-looking model that integrates nature-based solutions and policy advocacy to achieve a net-zero global economy.

Fiji is implementing nature-based solutions, specifically the use of vetiver grass, as part of its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to combat climate risks such as flooding and erosion. Vetiver grass is used to stabilize soil, protect riverbanks, and contribute to 'nature-based seawalls' to protect coastal and inland communities.

The analysis of 19 National Adaptation Plan (NAP) documents examines the integration of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) as a tool for climate resilience. It highlights that EbA, as a nature-based solution, provides multiple benefits including biodiversity protection, food security, and improved health, and suggests that NAP processes offer a strategic framework and potential financial resources for scaling these approaches.