GX & Decarbonization Research

Chris D. Thomas

This review distinguishes 'mitigation' strategies addressing root causes of biodiversity loss (human consumption) from 'adaptation' strategies resisting impacts, using food systems as a case. It warns that conventional conservation risks 'l…

W. Fang

This study introduces Eco-Cost Intensity (ECI), a firm-level metric dividing biodiversity-related eco-costs by revenue. Applying it to three technology manufacturers using 2024 sustainability reports, it finds electricity sourcing as the do…

Hantian Sheng, C N He, Wenbo Hu

This study analyzes millions of birdwatching records in China to demonstrate that climate adaptation policies also benefit biodiversity. It highlights the co-benefits of adaptation measures for ecosystem conservation.

Ayşegül Eda Sonyürek, Mustafa Berkay Akpınar, Eylül Evrenosoğlu +7

This paper reports on the creation of pondscapes as nature-based solutions in an urban setting on the METU campus in Turkey. Specific methods and results are not available from the title alone, but such initiatives aim to enhance urban biod…

Diana Dushkova, Maria Ignatieva, Elvira Dovletyarova

This paper investigates the gap between policy-oriented NBS discourse and its translation into design practice. It proposes a multi-scale, co-creative framework integrating governance and landscape architecture, based on comparative analysi…

Deweerdt T.

This original research examines how the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) will impact nature-related risk management in the health sector. It analyzes the dependencies and impacts of healthcare organizations on biodiv…

Owen R.

This paper examines the challenges of nature positive finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK from a green innovation perspective. It explores barriers to financing and potential innovative financial mechanisms, providing …

Ann-Catrin Fender

This paper demonstrates how structured reflection within multi-actor partnerships can strengthen the integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into higher education and vocational training. It examines the challenges of translating EU pol…

Andrea Staccione, G. Guillermo García Álvarez, Max Tesselaar +2

This review systematically categorizes assessment methods for co-benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) beyond risk reduction. It compares existing frameworks and identifies challenges in integrating ecosystem services with socio-economic…

John Robotham, Judy England, Harriet G. Orr

The paper discusses implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to improve freshwater management in temperate catchments. It emphasizes informed decision-making and likely provides practical guidance or case studies. NbS contribute to climate…

Charles B. van Rees, Collin S. VanBuren, Lori Han +13

This paper presents eight recommendations to improve biodiversity outcomes from nature-based solutions across multiple scales, integrating ecological considerations into planning, implementation, and monitoring.

Tache Antonio-Valentin, Alexandru-Ionut Petrisor

This study proposes a method for designing micro-scale Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) using AI-based predictive models, with potential applications in climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation.

Adolfo Quesada-Román, Manuel Peralta-Reyes, Miguel Cifuentes

This systematic literature review examines Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for natural hazard management in Costa Rica, showing a marked increase in publications since 2007. Interventions are concentrated in watershed and forested landscapes t…

Maria M. Palacios, M. Wartman, A. Ebrahim +4

Seychelles is integrating blue carbon into its NDCs but faces data and governance gaps. This study surveyed 103 stakeholders and found strong local motivation but inadequate institutional support and awareness, especially for seagrasses. Ke…

Kerry A. Waylen, Rakhyun E. Kim

This paper argues for recognizing the inherent limits of nature-based solutions (NbS) stemming from socio-ecological complexity. It identifies three sources of limitation: bounded steerability, contestation of values, and cross-scale misfit…

Patricia Borel, Jan-Geert Bliefernicht, Eva Flinkerbusch +7

This study develops a standardized multi-criteria approach to select forests for strict protection in Germany. Using national forest inventory data, it creates scenarios based on biodiversity and sociopolitical criteria, testing 5%, 10%, an…

Mulopo Kudindama Angelo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), awareness campaigns by NGOs and government agencies promote responsible forest management, but long-term behavioral change is hard to evaluate. This study analyzes the congruence between communicat…

R. C. Joshi, S. Shrivastava, Annamalai Sivapragasam +1

This review synthesizes nature-based solutions for resilient rice agro-ecosystems, including ecological engineering, microbial tools, and integrated rice-animal farming. It demonstrates the efficacy of strategies like flowering strips, bota…

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This paper proposes methods to visualize and disclose the biodiversity contribution of corporate afforestation activities, examining alignment with disclosure frameworks and practical applicability.

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This study analyzes the factors driving corporate acquisition of third-party certifications (SEGES and ABINC) for green space creation and maintenance. It examines the impact of certification on corporate environmental management and social…