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This report provides a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of flood mitigation strategies in La Mojana, Colombia. It finds that all considered interventions, including dam construction and nature-based wetland restoration, are investment worthy with benefit-to-cost ratios up to 26.1, potentially avoiding USD 1.26 billion in damages over 30 years.

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides funding and technical assistance to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and working agricultural lands through conservation easements. Established by the 2014 Farm Bill, the program aims to preserve the agricultural viability of land and its related conservation values, which are noted as critical for greenhouse gas sequestration and climate resilience.

This report summarizes a virtual workshop hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on June 23, 2022, focused on the monitoring and modelling of water retention projects in the Canadian Prairies. The event brought together 20 participants from government, academia, and industry to share research on the effectiveness of small dams, retention ponds, and wetlands in managing water quantity and nutrient loads, specifically phosphorus. The workshop highlighted the technical challenges of monitoring in cold climates, the use of new technologies like UV-Vis spectrometers, and the need for better business cases to encourage the adoption of natural infrastructure by agricultural producers.

This case study describes the efforts of the Galveston Bay Foundation to restore and protect wetland habitats in Galveston Bay, Texas, to combat sea level rise and storm surges. It highlights the use of nature-based infrastructure, such as breakwaters and marsh terraces, funded by federal and private grants, and discusses how these projects encourage private land conservation and the challenges of federal funding match requirements.

This briefing transcript features a panel of experts discussing coastal resilience in the Great Lakes region, focusing on climate impacts, nature-based solutions, tribal adaptation strategies, and climate-smart agriculture. The discussion emphasizes the economic and environmental importance of the Great Lakes, the role of coastal wetlands in mitigating flooding and improving water quality, and the necessity of integrating traditional ecological knowledge and local leadership into federal and state policy.

This report details a 2009 survey of cattail biomass and nutrient levels in the Netley-Libau Marsh to understand its role in reducing nutrient loading into Lake Winnipeg. It finds that phosphorus levels in the marsh significantly exceed provincial guidelines and estimates the potential for increased nutrient storage through plant restoration.

This research paper examines the implementation of wetlands in the Swedish agricultural landscape, focusing on the governance systems, stakeholder engagement, and the potential for 'multifunctional' wetlands. While Sweden failed to meet its 2000-2010 target of 12,000 hectares of new wetlands, achieving only 60%, the study identifies key drivers and barriers to success. It argues that shifting focus from narrow nutrient reduction to a broader range of ecosystem services—such as flood control, irrigation, and biodiversity—could increase stakeholder commitment and improve outcomes.

This report provides a comprehensive inventory of nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation implemented in Uganda from 2015 to 2026. It analyzes 19 interventions across diverse ecosystems, emphasizing integrated models that combine ecological restoration with livelihood support to address coupled challenges such as food insecurity, water stress, and disaster risk.

This fact sheet describes a project led by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) from October 2020 to September 2023, funded by the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs/the Darwin Initiative. The project aims to protect and restore Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Myanmar's Upper Chindwin Basin through integrated land and water management practices and the development of Community Action Plans (CAP) to secure sustainable livelihoods.