#Nature Based Solution (NBS)

[fcfindia]

Use of ESG Investing

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[journey-to-the-attic]

3rd anni req 11: [NIGHTBRINGER] belphie, lucifer / deep sleep

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note: i've mostly been doing these in the order i remember getting them so far, but i might start skipping around, since they're quite lucifer-frontloaded (not that i'm complaining). anyway - this is based on nb lesson 12, where mc's in that curse-coma, but! the twist is that ik can somehow still speak through it. since, y'know, special reaper curse

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“...oh, you’re here.”

Lucifer doesn’t look up as Belphie slips into the room. He stays there, sitting in a chair he’s dragged from the dining room, half-hunched over, with his forearms on his knees. Belphie gets the distinct feeling that his oldest brother hasn’t slept in the last forty-eight hours.

He glances over at the wan face of the room’s only other occupant. “...still not up?”

“Solomon said not to expect it to happen soon,” Lucifer says blankly. “We don’t know the exact nature of the curse. By all means, it should have been fatal.”

They both look at IK’s blank face. The light flickers in a way that, for a moment, makes her look as if she’s blinking awake - though Belphie doesn’t dare hope.

“Weird kid,” He mumbles, more to her than Lucifer. “You can’t do magic, but you can survive reaper curses? If you can do that, why didn’t you…”

'Why didn’t you stop us from trying to hurt you?' is what he means, but he can’t finish the question. Lucifer looks as if he knows what he was going to say, anyway.

“So where’s Solomon gone, then?” He asks after a beat, frowning. “All that talk, and he’s not even staying to look after her?”

“He said he’d look for solutions in the tomes at the cave. And that he was leaving IK in charge.”

Yeah, that’s right.

“As if h— huh?”

They both whip around. IK hasn’t moved.

Belphie glances quickly at Lucifer. “Did you hear—?”

“Yes.” His response is short and harried. “What was that?”

They both fall silent for a moment, listening hard. Nothing.

“Maybe we’re just hearing things,” Belphie says reluctantly, though he’d swear it to anyone that he just heard IK speaking, loud and clear.

“Do you think that’s likely?” Lucifer stands up, staring around the room like a sentinel, a dangerous shadow falling over his face. “It could be any manner of mimicry. If something’s gotten in—”

Wait, did you hear me?

Lucifer goes dead silent. There's no mistaking that voice - but there’s also no mistaking the fact that the speaker has not moved an inch.

After a moment, Belphie tries, “IK?”

You did! She sounds downright joyful - the words don’t quite ring like speech does in a room, but the voice in their heads is clear as day. I was so BORED.

“You can talk?” He asks, bewildered. “Wait, you’re— can’t you open your eyes?”

No. Do you think I haven’t tried? Now she sounds aggravated. I’ve been awake this whole time. I just can’t bloody move.

“Watch your language,” He says automatically.

Don’t start. I’m losing my mind here. But you can actually hear me now!

“Yes, you’ve said that already.” Lucifer sits down again, leaning forward, practically on the edge of his seat. “How much do you remember?”

Hmm. I remember you both trying to kill me.

A pause. Then Lucifer asks, voice suddenly about half as loud, “What is your situation, then?”

There’s a sort of buzz, as if IK is laughing. Not much going on. It’s like sitting in a dark room. I can hear things coming from outside, but I can’t see anything. It sucks.

Say, if you were a shark, what kind would you be?

“What?”

I think you’d be a nurse shark, Belphie, because they’re usually chill, except when they aren’t. And Lucifer would be… a blue shark, because that’s his favourite colour.

They exchange mildly bemused looks. After a moment, Lucifer says slowly, “How do you know that? I’ve never told you.”

…uh… Belphie gets the distinct feeling that IK is panicking. ...context clues. You know, clothes and stuff.

“You’ve only seen him wearing red,” He says a little suspiciously.

And what’s the opposite of red? Blue. Next question.

It’s no use trying to pry. Every time this happens - every time Belphie gets the unnerving feeling that their attendant knows them better than they even know themselves - he tries to figure out why, and IK deflects. The dedication would be impressive if it wasn’t annoying.

Who is this kid? She shows up, completely out cold, and hasn’t even been awake for an hour by the time she’s been put in charge of the Devildom’s newly-minted residents. Then Solomon, of all people, that sorcerer whose reputation long precedes him, shows up calling her his ward, even though she’s got no magic to speak of.

Though Belphie doesn’t know what else to call her knack for making them… talk. She takes to the Devildom like a duck to water - practically skips through it all while they’re still mired in their own rotten souls. They should’ve been insulted that Diavolo would think this ridiculous little thing capable of handling the seven of them, but IK does it like it’s second nature.

That’s the frustrating part. They’ll tell her near-everything, and IK tells them absolutely nothing. And it isn’t that they’re stupid, or blind, or so self-absorbed that they don’t notice when she goes quiet - when she stares off at something that isn’t there, eyes filled with some inexplicable loneliness that should be far beyond her years.

Is Satan around? IK asks. He was in here, reading, before. He couldn’t hear me then, but maybe he will now.

“Um… he went out.” Belphie sits down on the foot of the bed. “Hey. I’m… not angry with you anymore.”

Wow. Do you want an award?

“No, I—” He swallows. His tail flicks up behind him, and he seizes it for comfort before he can stop himself. “—I’m sorry. That’s what I meant.”

Oh.

Okay.

He waits for a moment. There’s no other response. He looks at Lucifer.

His brother’s face is twisted into something that might resemble remorse. The ironic part is that Ik would probably know better than he does, if only she could open her eyes to see.

“We’re doing what we can,” is all Lucifer says after a while. “You will be alright. I can promise you that.”

That’s a relief, she says, a touch ironically. So am I just stuck like this until Solomon figures something out?

Lucifer’s jaw tightens. “...I don’t know. All we can do is wait.”

Great. I’ll get right on that.

Belphie scoffs. “I don’t know how you’re making jokes right now. You could’ve died. You still might now.”

Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that, says IK dryly. I know what being dead feels like. This isn't anything like it.

“What? What’s that supposed to mean?”

No answer. Belphie shoots an apprehensive look at Lucifer, then leans forward. “Hey. I’m talking to you.”

Silence. He doesn’t know if IK’s refusing to speak, or if the connection has broken already. He makes as if to stand up, to go find Barbatos, or Diavolo, or anyone who might know how to repair it. He can't lose it now.

He’s poured his heart out to her once before, then hadn’t even waited a day to turn on her. He doesn’t know what, but he has to do something about it, right?

But, before he can, Lucifer takes a deep breath, then abruptly stands up.

“...I have to go,” He mutters.

That, at least, gets IK to speak up again - Belphie feels a rather distracted spark of relief. Where are you going?

“Out,” He replies sharply, then pauses, and sighs. “...I need to clear my head. You’re… incomprehensible.”

That’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.

…hey. You’ll come back and talk to me, right? It’s really boring in here.

“Is that what you want?” He asks, softer.

It’d be nice.

Lucifer looks at IK for a moment, then leans down. Belphie doesn’t quite see what he does, but when he straightens up again, the blankest are tucked in more snugly, and IK’s hair looks a little neater than it did before.

“Then I will,” Lucifer tells her, and steps back. With one last, lingering glance, he turns on his heel, and walks out.

…

…Belphie, are you still there?

“Yeah,” He says quietly, and decides to take Lucifer’s seat. “Are you okay?”

Not the best I’ve been. Not the best week I’ve had, either.

He wishes he had some water. “That’s our fault, isn’t it?”

Sorry.

“Don’t— what are you saying sorry for? You always—” He stops himself before he can finish. “—you’re so weird.”

A pause. Then, That’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.

“Stop it. Just…” He drags a hand through his hair and catches a finger on his left horn. “...just let me feel bad, will you?”

…fine.

He takes a breath. “...Beel’s okay, by the way. I don’t know if you’ve heard him.”

I did. I’m really glad.

“He’s worried. We all are. Look, I—”

Don’t bother, IK interrupts. …I get it, I mean. You don’t have to explain it to me.

“I really don’t get you,” He mumbles.

Another laughing sound. I get that a lot.

“Aren’t you scared? Aren’t you angry?”

Not angry. Scared… maybe.

Doesn’t matter, though. It’ll be fine. It has to be. I have to get…

Silence for a while. He doesn't quite dare to ask - have to get... what? What is it that she's so determined to hold on for?

…hey. If you wanted to, say, make it up to me… could you hold my hand?

He blinks. “Will you be able to feel it?”

I don’t know. But it’d be a nice thought.

“...okay. Sure, I can do that.”

Belphie drags the chair closer, untucks a corner of the blanket, and closes his fingers around a cold little hand. IK's voice murmurs a quiet thank you.

If he really squints, he can fool himself into seeing a tiny smile on her face.

"You'd better wake up soon."

[yourstrulyhri]

Heyyy ! I’m a neet 2026 aspirant and would really REALLY appreciate your advice 🥹🫶🏼

What chapters in 11th grade (PCB) do you need a strong base in for 12th grade ?

I joined a coaching institute online in 11th grade and basically fucked around and now i have 250+ lectures (basically the whole of 11th) as backlog. 12th grade is starting in 2 weeks and i was wondering which chapters in phy and chem especially, i should focus on covering first. I plan on covering my backlog little by little along with 12th but obviously some chapters are more important than others.

Also, best of luck for ur exam !!!

hii, thank you so much for the ask! <3 here would be my tips: (i'll be dividing them subject-wise, if that's okay) 1. organic chemistry: -> focus, focus, focus on strengthening 'goc + hydrocarbons'. trust me when i say this, but 70% of XII chemistry is organic. -> understand the mechanisms, the reagents used (and why. for eg: h2so4 is a good dehydrating agent, NBS is used for allylic bromination etc.), and especially focus on isomerism. they'll make XII organic just that much easier for you :) 2. physical chemistry: ooh, okay. i'll suggest doing 'redox', and 'atomic structure' most, followed by 'mole concept'. and i'll be mentioning why below! -> redox: we have a chapter in XII called 'electrochemistry', and lot of the concepts of oxidation/reduction/she/sre/sop are taken from redox. so, if you manage to cover up redox, those portions from electrochemistry will become much, much easier! -> atomic structure: okay, this might sound weird, but in physics you'll be having modern physics. and, there's a chapter called 'dual nature' which is literally just copy+paste of 'atomic structure'. (although, i will mention this that modern physics usually gets dealt with near the end, so it's not going to come handy immediately as you start XII. so, treat this as a chapter that correlates with XIIth portion, this will really help in revision!) -> mole concept: this isn't correlated exactly with any of XIIth concepts as such, but you'll come across basic stoichiometric sums in chapters like 'co-ordination compounds' (werner's theory, specifically) and 'solutions'.

3. inorganic chemistry: tbvh, you can skip ioc for now, there isn't much overlap. but i'd say that before they start block chem, it'd be better to go through 'periodic table'. it's not necessary, but it helps you connect the dots better! 4. physics: honestly? not much overlapping of concepts as such. what i will say is, focus on your math skills, since electrostatics and magnetostatics also deal with vectors. also, dimensions! if you're weak at finding out dimensions of formulas, i'd suggest strengthening that too. -> however, i'll suggest doing shm, because wave optics deals with a lot of concepts taken from shm. (again, most people deal with optics near the end, so it's okay if you don't do it immediately, but i'd definitely suggest going through it before you start wave optics, whenever that is.) anyways, that's all i can think of for the time being. i'll try to add on more, in case i remember. i hope these help you, and good luck for your journey <33 and thank you so much! :)

[cognitivejustice]

Wider application of nature-based solutions (NBS) to climate change adaptation would deliver multiple societal benefits and contribute to biodiversity conservation. However, there is limited experience scaling solutions beyond local contexts. The lack of standardised methods for assessment and monitoring of NBS is a major challenge for replicating and applying them at a wider scale.

This briefing looks into applied assessment frameworks and the scaling potential of selected NBS, and how they may contribute to ecosystem restoration outside protected areas.

[behindthewox]

Hello, Andrew here. This blog article was sent to me and I can assure you that this is not correct information but a reaction likely of those who were involved. This information likely stems from previous MoM or HM themselves, I guess, seeing that they have been banned properly recently (which I am only stating because you already stated it yourself, otherwise I would not give away who is or is not banned)

When I took over I made it very clear in an NB post that the harrassment of users, witch hunt on site, and generally toxic and disrespectful behaviour needs to stop. Everyone is more than welcome to share opinions, but this was not that, this was simply insanely rude behaviour that was based on wrong information given by the MoM/HM to the other leaders of WoP, who then compiled their letter. Which is also the reason why after all of this these other site leaders were put back into their positions after everything was cleared up.

I have banned a total of 4 people from 800-900 actives at the time for continuing their disrespectful behaviour and outright slandering (one of them later on) despite my very clear warning in the article (I was surprised that it was only so few, but almost everyone was just glad to be able to enjoy the website again). I also made an effort to respond to each single comment transparently and open minded. Many of the people who removed content or joined that group hype have talked to me, told me their opinions, and gave me the opportunity to work on their missing trust together. I am on good terms with almost all of the old staff with maybe 5 exceptions (MoM, HM for being the reason this went down and one old staff on bad terms; the other two people I am neutral towards as I never spoke with them and don't know their thoughts) Every old staff member who reached out to me has their own experiences and opinioms and don't always agree with me, but they are more than valued and often play important roles in our staff as well - whether student or grad. In fact, I really enjoyed every single talk with them and appreciate anyone who reached out despite their fear of rejection, as that takes a lot of courage

The old MoM and HM were banned later on, yes, you can feel free to ask them for the exact reason I put in. The previous behaviour of theirs is unwelcome on site, and they created a horrible environment for people at the time this happened, just because of a "money grabbing" feature that was completely changed back anyway for other reasons. One of them was still logging in on alt for reasons I don't really understand, because they made sure everyone knew their hate towards Dan and the site. So why log in almost regularly even after almost a year? I guess I know why ,but that is just an assumption, so I will not voice it here

Aside from that, if you paid attention to the site development, you would also see that since then (but not because of that), new users got free VIP, people with jobs get discount, linking accounts gets a whole 50% discount, and such

I am mostly replying to clear some things up because I don't enjoy reactions that are based on false facts. I wanted to stay on WoP US as a temporary solution, but the community has been loving and welcoming, which was really unexpected considering the circumstances they went through

This is something that happened almost a whole year ago now, I even unbanned one of the 4 bans that took place when I took over, so technically it is only 3

I hope that this could clear up confusion and misunderstanding. I would like to see this message public because I am mostly writing it for the very few that might end up seeing it. Considering the nature of this post, you already made up your mind about me and that is okay. But I want to give my insight first hand, as I don't enjoy someone trying to slander my name based on more accusations of those people who were banned for false accusations in the first place

Magical regards,

Andrew Sutherland (WoP US)

By the way, I am only asking this anonymously because of privacy concerns regarding this account (never use Tumblr anyway)

Added in a later message: "Andrew here again, please add this xD I saw that you have made clarifications regarding there possibly being more to these accusations, my response was mainly aimed towards the person asking the question, but I do admit that I thought that that message was originally from you, the blog writer, and only saw your response later on (I am not used to tumblr and on phone it doesnt show all on one screen, oops). Just wanted to clarify that as it may explain some wording of mine!"

No hard feelings on my side, thanks for the clarification! If I can share both sides of the story, that is what I want to do and you've allowed me to share yours. It's greatly appreciated and I hope this clears the air a little bit.

NOTE: I can't verify if this person is who they say they are, the anonymous submissions are anonymous to me as well. I have no reason to doubt or suspect that it's someone else writing in their name, but I want to note that with anonymity there is a risk of abuse and impersonation. I don't think that's the case here though.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Can Brazil’s new carbon market turn tide on decades of exploiting indigenous peoples?

Brazil is poised to create a regulated carbon market, which would be one of the largest in the world.

Critics say agriculture excluded from the cap and trade system, though it is the highest-emitting sector.

The bill has safeguards allowing indigenous peoples to participate in the market as partners.

But there are fears a green gold rush will just put indigenous lands under greater pressure.

NBS Brazil Alliance released a good practice guide for consulting with Indigenous people on nature-based solutions.

Continue reading.

[everythingmaxriemelt]

Max talks to Peter Claus in a radio interview on rbb Kultur - Der Tag programme - highlights Part 1

Claus: The first thing I want to know is what attracted you to the role (of Matthias from “Ernesto’s Island”)

Max: Of course I was very tempted to fly to Cuba. I found the prospect of actually visiting this country for myself and then working there very exciting. And before that, I met Ronald Vietz, the director and author of the film, who also comes from Mitte area in Berlin. And we share almost the same melancholy about the vanishing places in this area. For example the Tacheles, which for me was such a symbol of art and culture. You don't have to spend any money, you just met there without an appointment. And yes, we both miss it and the changes are so quickly. We don't want to cry over it, but maybe draw attention to it in our own way or commiserate with each other. Of course, I was very young at the time of ‘die Wende’ (NB: when the Berlin Wall came down), but I was probably socialized in such a way that you can say it's about human warmth or dealing with each other that isn't based on what advantage I have or what profit I make from it.

Claus: It is exaggerated in the film that Matthias is from the advertising industry. There's a really horrible scene where I got really really angry as a viewer where someone says this isn't about making the world a better place. It's not about making something nicer. We want to make money. And Matthias (eventually) learns that money is not everything, or so I believe.

Max: Naturally caricatures are presented in order to exaggerate, to achieve clarity. I think the advertising world is sometimes so perverted or fast-moving, that it has to work that way so that you are more successful and quicker than your competitor. Matthias was socialised in the East, but politically, he was so oveloaded by his parents, who were so politically committed that he might have become allergic and want to do things differently. And he ended up in advertising, where values ​​are betrayed and that it’s not about people but about capital. And yes, that may be very clearly shown, but the film is not about what kind of career it is, but about his memory. The comparison between these faded memories, not all so glorified now or some were suppressed before because he had a difficult relationship with his mother. That’s why when the urn was sent to him, at first he can't do anything and doesn’t want to go to Cuba to fulfil her wish. But reluctantly he goes on the journey, and it becomes an inner journey. Of course, he has to confront the past. The comparisons of what you think or what you mean and what you remember, is super interesting to really find out his identity. Where do I come from, where do I really come from? What do I really believe in? Why do I believe in it? It’s a mind game too, couldn’t this system we have now in this reunited city be something else? Why is this one system we’ve just gotten help from everywhere? At least that’s how it felt when ‘die Treuhand’ (NB: the Trust Agency established by former GDR to re-privatise East German enterprises and farms) simply bought up 94% of farms and companies for a symbolic value. Couldn’t there have been another solution? So because it’s not socialised capitalism or something like that? Or how about if I grew up in this country (Cuba). How does it feel when I am not allowed to leave the country? Even though I’m in a very sunny, beautiful country with beautiful people, there’s a scarcity economy, people are being monitored and you don’t know what’s going to happen next.

The interview is available here to listen or download

[gradozero]

La città ispirate dalla natura, (NBS) Nature-based Solutions, il futuro dell'architettura delle città.

Immagina una città in cui spazi verdi vibranti e soluzioni naturali non solo migliorano il nostro paesaggio urbano, ma aumentano anche il nostro benessere, creando ambienti urbani più sani e felici. Iniziative che pongono la natura al centro delle decisioni e degli investimenti infrastrutturali delle città possono ridurre l’impatto sulla biodiversità, aumentare la resilienza climatica, migliorare…

[evo-a-lab]

NBS: Solutions born from the landscape

The best technology already exists: it's called nature. Nature-Based Solutions integrate design with ecology - from resilient urban parks and green roofs to integrated water systems and community spaces. All designed to inhabit the climate, reconnect with the environment, and regenerate the city from within.

evo(a)_lab laboratorio evolutivo de arquitectura

[fcfindia]

Carbon Footprint Calculator For Business

The Carbon Trust offers a comprehensive online tool called the Carbon Footprint Calculator. It allows businesses to measure their carbon emissions across various scopes, including direct emissions from operations and indirect emissions from energy consumption. 

[yesesg-seoul]

2025년 ESG 10대 트렌드(7) 생물다양성과 자연자본의 중요성 증대

오늘은 서울지속가능경영연구원이 선정�� 2025년 지속가능경영 글로벌 ESG 10대 트렌드의 일곱 번째 주제인 ‘2025년 ESG 10대 트렌드(6) 생물다양성과 자연자본의 중요성 증대’에 대하여, ‘순환경제 모델의 증가’에 대하여, 1. 지속가능성과 자연자본의 통합적 접근 필요성 증대, 2. 자연 기반 솔루션(NBS, Nature-based Solutions) 등장, 3. 시급한 지속가능성 과제, 물 부족의 3 파트로 나누어 알아보겠습니다. 그리고 동영상으로 볼 수 있는 유튜브 영상도 칼럼 내에 공유합니다. 영문은 한글자료 아래에 있습니다(English is after Korean). 1. 지속가능성과 자연자본의 통합적 접근 필요성 증대 2025년은 기후 변화와 생태계 문제를 분절된 영역이 아닌…

[danielwege-blog]

Inovação da USP Promete Reduzir Perdas na Produção de Etanol por Contaminação

News https://portal.esgagenda.com/inovacao-da-usp-promete-reduzir-perdas-na-producao-de-etanol-por-contaminacao-2/

Inovação da USP Promete Reduzir Perdas na Produção de Etanol por Contaminação

O Centro de Pesquisa e Inovação em Gases de Efeito Estufa (RCGI – Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation) da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) está finalizando um projeto de grande relevância dentro do programa Solução Baseada na Natureza (NBS – Nature Based Solutions). Sob a coordenação do professor Carlos Alberto Labate, da Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ-USP), a pesquisa se concentra no uso inovador de espectrometria de massas e inteligência artificial para otimizar a identificação de contaminantes no processo de fermentação, reduzindo as perdas de eficiência na produção de etanol. A tecnologia tem grande potencial de aplicação em diversas indústrias.

O projeto é financiado pela Shell Brasil por meio da cláusula de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (P,D&I) da ANP e se baseia na técnica de espectrometria de massas para criar uma nova metodologia de detecção de bactérias contaminantes no processo de produção de etanol a partir da cana-de-açúcar. Para isso, os pesquisadores utilizam o MALDI-TOF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight), equipamento que já é amplamente utilizado na área da saúde para diagnósticos microbiológicos.

Segundo Labate, “em ambientes hospitalares, o MALDI-TOF identifica rapidamente o microrganismo responsável pela infecção, permitindo que a equipe médica tome as medidas necessárias de forma ágil e eficaz. Estamos adaptando esse conceito para a indústria, criando métodos que permitam ao MALDI-TOF identificar microrganismos em ambientes industriais com a mesma rapidez e precisão”.

Essa nova metodologia tem o potencial de reduzir consideravelmente o tempo necessário para identificar contaminantes, se comparada aos métodos tradicionais. Isso permitirá que as usinas respondam de forma mais rápida e precisa, combatendo a contaminação e otimizando o uso de antimicrobianos e outros insumos. Labate afirma que “a contaminação microbiana é uma das principais causas de perda de rendimento e produtividade, e o controle eficaz dela é crucial para garantir a eficiência industrial”.

Integração de IA e Automação – Uma das inovações mais significativas trazidas pelo projeto é a incorporação da inteligência artificial (IA) no processo de análise. Atualmente, o MALDI-TOF identifica microrganismos isolados, mas os pesquisadores estão desenvolvendo modelos que permitirão a identificação de múltiplos microrganismos em uma única análise, reduzindo a complexidade, o tempo e o custo da técnica. Labate explica: “Este é o primeiro passo no desenvolvimento de sistemas automatizados de controle. No futuro, a IA poderá não apenas detectar o contaminante, mas também sugerir as medidas corretivas mais eficazes. Isso trará ainda mais eficiência e diminuirá o tempo de resposta nas usinas”.

Além de beneficiar as usinas de etanol, a tecnologia do RCGI tem um vasto potencial de aplicação em outros setores industriais. A produção de alimentos, cervejas e carnes, por exemplo, também enfrenta desafios relacionados à contaminação por microrganismos. A mesma tecnologia pode ser adaptada para esses processos, garantindo maior segurança no controle de contaminações e aprimorando a eficiência produtiva.

O projeto conta com o apoio de dois importantes players do setor energético, a Shell Brasil e a Raízen, e tem previsão de conclusão para maio de 2025.

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Embracing Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change: A Sustainable Path to a Greener Future

In recent years, the urgency of addressing climate change has never been more critical. While traditional solutions have focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through technological innovation and policy reform, nature-based solutions (NBS) have emerged as an increasingly popular and effective method of mitigating the effects of climate change. These approaches harness the power of nature to address environmental challenges and provide a sustainable, cost-effective path forward.

What Is Nature-Based Solutions?

Nature-based solutions (NBS) refer to actions that work with or enhance natural processes to address climate change and its impacts. Unlike engineered or artificial solutions, NBS are designed to protect, restore, or sustainably manage ecosystems, leveraging nature’s inherent ability to capture and store carbon. These solutions include practices such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and soil carbon sequestration, all of which help absorb and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the atmosphere.

By supporting the restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems, nature-based climate solutions offer a dual benefit: they contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also increasing resilience to climate change impacts like flooding, extreme heat, and droughts.

Why Nature-Based Solutions Matter

Nature-based solutions play an essential role in the fight against climate change for several reasons:

Carbon Sequestration: Ecosystems like forests, wetlands, and mangroves act as carbon sinks. They absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in plants, soil, and water. This natural carbon capture helps offset emissions from industrial activities and reduces the overall concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Biodiversity Conservation: By protecting natural ecosystems, NBS support biodiversity, ensuring that wildlife can thrive in healthy habitats. This, in turn, strengthens ecosystems' ability to provide critical services, such as pollination and clean water.

Cost-Effective: In many cases, nature-based solutions are less expensive than large-scale infrastructure projects. Protecting existing forests or restoring wetlands is often more affordable and can yield long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Resilience to Climate Change: NBS improve the resilience of communities and ecosystems to the impacts of climate change. For example, wetlands act as natural buffers against floods, while forests help prevent soil erosion.

Nature-Based Carbon Credits: A Growing Market

One of the most innovative aspects of nature-based credits is their ability to generate carbon credits that can be traded on carbon markets. These credits are generated by activities like reforestation and the restoration of degraded ecosystems, which absorb or reduce CO2 emissions from the atmosphere.

Companies and organizations can purchase nature-based carbon credits to offset their own emissions, effectively supporting projects that mitigate climate change while contributing to global emission reduction targets. As demand for carbon credits rises, the market for these nature-based credits is growing, providing an economic incentive for businesses to invest in sustainable practices and environmental restoration.

The Role of Technology in Nature-Based Solutions

Technology plays a crucial role in optimizing and scaling nature-based solutions. Digital platforms and data analytics can help monitor the effectiveness of these projects, ensuring that they are achieving their carbon sequestration goals. For example, remote sensing technologies can track forest health, and machine learning algorithms can predict the outcomes of restoration projects.

Companies like SC Solutions are leveraging AI and technology to enhance the implementation of nature-based climate solutions. By providing real-time data and analytics, these companies help businesses make informed decisions about which projects to invest in and ensure that their efforts contribute to meaningful environmental change.

Conclusion

Nature-based solutions represent a vital tool in the global fight against climate change. By integrating natural systems into climate change mitigation strategies, we not only reduce carbon emissions but also build a more resilient and sustainable future. As the world shifts toward a low-carbon economy, embracing nature-based climate solutions and supporting the growing market for nature-based credits can unlock significant environmental, social, and economic benefits. Together, these solutions provide a sustainable pathway to combat climate change and preserve our planet for future generations. https://scsolutions.ai/

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