GX & Decarbonization Research

Caroline E. R. Lehmann, Adam J.M. Devenish, Richard D. Bardgett +2

This paper argues that nature-based solutions (NbS) in open ecosystems (grasslands, savannas) must simultaneously support biodiversity conservation and human well-being. It warns against NbS that degrade ecosystems or cause social inequity,…

Luna Khirfan

This paper positions urban stream daylighting as a nature-based solution (NbS), proposing a framework for municipalities to move from a passive 'consider where feasible' stance to a deliverable program. It outlines multiple benefits such as…

Xiaomeng Zhao, Shuanglei Xu

This paper examines how biodiversity risk affects corporate low-carbon performance, focusing on the moderating role of environmental regulation. It suggests that under stringent regulation, addressing biodiversity risk may drive low-carbon …

Yanbo Ai, Ying Cui

This bibliometric review analyzes research trends in blue carbon ecosystem restoration technologies, including mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass beds. It identifies growth patterns, key contributors, and hot topics, offering a comprehen…

Chhanu Sutradhar, Jayanta Das, Brototi Biswas +1

This study uses scientometric analysis of 1,273 articles (2015-2024) to map research trends in ecosystem health assessment and nature-based solutions (NbS). It finds the field is multidisciplinary, led by Chinese, US, Australian, and UK ins…

Zahra Amirzada, Irina Pavlova

This policy paper examines how Nature-based Solutions (NBS) can be recognized and managed as critical infrastructure assets within European resilience, investment, and risk-governance frameworks. Drawing on evidence from five European City …

Lalisa Duguma, Dieudonne Alemagi, Kennedy Muthee +2

This paper explores the potential of tree-based land restoration to rebuild rural bioeconomies in Africa. It aims to contribute to both local economies and the environment through restoring degraded land and creating sustainable livelihoods…

Nushaba Qadimli, Ulvi Mammadov

This study assesses ecosystem degradation in Shahdag National Park, Azerbaijan, using remote sensing and geospatial analysis to prioritize areas for nature-based solutions (NbS). A composite degradation index and correlation analysis (NDVI …

Armando Navarrete‐Segueda, Abril Soria-Nambo, M. Lourdes González‐Arqueros +3

This study examines how biophysical factors (precipitation, topography, soil, forest structure) affect carbon stocks and tree diversity in urban and peri-urban green spaces in Morelia, Mexico. Urban areas show higher carbon density due to l…

N. M. Heriyanto, Laode Alhamd, I Wayan Susi Dharmawan +16

This study conducted a complete tree census in an urban park in Jakarta, quantifying above-ground carbon stocks and biodiversity. Total AGB reached 5873.63 Mg with a mean carbon density of 444.64 Mg C ha-1, largely driven by dominant orname…

Ana Karen Silveira Pereira Caracas, Esaú Aguiar Carvalho, Francisco Denis de Oliveira Nascimento +11

This qualitative review examines the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the energy transition, integrating decarbonization, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. It confirms NbS as a unifying framework and highlights …

Dr. Snehal J. Raikundliya

This study examines the environmental and climatic impacts of the Surjagarh iron ore project in India using secondary data from FSI, ISFR, and other sources. It analyzes land-use change, carbon emissions, forest fragmentation, biodiversity …

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This paper proposes an integrated approach combining carbon neutrality and biodiversity conservation in airport operations. It argues that nature-based solutions like habitat restoration and green buffers create synergies, and emphasizes in…

Tara Op de Beeck, Tom Coppens

This paper advocates for entrepreneurial strategies to scale up nature-based solutions (NbS) from pilot projects to widespread implementation. It argues that business model innovation and policy support are essential for scaling NbS, aiming…

Bodil A. Bluhm, Hans Poertner, Catherine Iorns +2

Polar regions are critical for climate regulation and biodiversity, yet are rapidly changing due to climate change. This brief examines how polar ecosystem transformations may affect progress toward Targets 3, 4, and 8 of the Global Biodive…

Xiaojuan Liu, Bingqi Xie, Wei Tu +4

This study evaluates the relative impacts of climate and land-use change on terrestrial vertebrate diversity using a filtering-energy-stress framework. It projects that 68.14% of terrestrial land will experience richness declines by 2100, w…

Annika Schlemm, Ernest Ronoh, Afnan Agramont +13

This study presents a Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis (SMCA) framework for mapping Nature-based Solutions (NbS) opportunities in the Yala Basin, Kenya, integrating biophysical suitability with stakeholder knowledge. Six NbS types were asses…

Emilio Moreno, María Gómez-Pozuelos, Francisco Guerrero +4

This study demonstrates that a semi-natural pond system in a Mediterranean Ramsar wetland effectively reduces nutrients and emerging contaminants, achieving 75% total nitrogen removal and 70-90% removal of certain pharmaceuticals and pestic…

Praveen Kumar Ch

This review synthesizes existing research on blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, salt marshes, seagrass) in India, outlining mapping methods, monitoring techniques, and sources of uncertainty. It assesses the potential of blue carbon as a cl…

Hasan Tutar

This paper analyzes factors influencing outcomes of coastal nature-based solutions (NBS), particularly mangrove restoration and conservation. It identifies a 'scale mismatch' where national institutional indicators fail to explain local out…