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Nature-based Solutions Initiative
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Enhancing the science, policy and practice of #naturebasedsolutions so they support thriving human and ecological communities.

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https://www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/
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COP30 kicks off in Belém! 🌎
From pledges to practice: why COP30 could mark a turning point towards justice, reciprocity and regeneration

Our team is on the ground working to connect research with policy and practice

Our hopes for COP30➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/belem-c...
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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📢 Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) was just launched at #COP30Belém 🌎 What does this new investment mechanism mean for forest protection worldwide? And could it mark a paradigm shift in #climatefinance?

Read our #TFFF updates ➡️
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/tropica...
November 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Will you be in Belém for #COP30? Connect with us there! 🌎

Side event with @erikaberenguer.bsky.social , @greenpeace.org, @wwf.org.uk, @sosmataatlantica.bsky.social
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@smithschool.ox.ac.uk Event
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November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🌎 The launch of the updated IUCN Global Standard for #NaturebasedSolutions sets a new global benchmark for high-quality, high-integrity NbS

Read insights from NbSI Deputy Director Dr Jennifer Lucey, who contributed to the revision process ⬇️

🔗 www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/iucn-gl...
October 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Exclusive opportunity to hear from leading researchers, policymakers and civil society on: 🌳Enabling Opportunities for Forest Protection and Climate Action at COP30🌳
>>Tuesday 28th October

Limited places remaining, book here: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
October 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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🌿Join us for a wonderful talk this week with visiting scholar Rutendo Lerato Ngara! "From Cognitive Justice to Ethical Repair: Towards Climate Resilience through Indigenous and Gendered Knowledge Systems"

➡️In person: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
➡️Online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a1274b...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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🚨Climate change & weak policies endanger Brazil’s Cerrado endemic flora🌿

A new study uses scenario modelling to examine the dangerous feedback loop between land-use change and climate change for the world’s most biodiverse savanna

Read more: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/climate...
A close up image of a dandelion-like plant in the Cerrado, Brazil
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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How can #NaturebasedSolutions balance bankability and integrity? 🌱

Explore the governance and financing of NbS projects on our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course 🌍

Led by @wwf.org.uk NbS team

Apply now (deadline 13th October 2025) ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
September 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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🌿 Shaping the future with #NaturebasedSolutions: Policymaking for NbS🌿

🎓 Join our October 2025 NbS Foundation Course to explore the science, practice, policy, governance and financing of nature-based solutions.

Apply here (Deadline 13th Oct): www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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The core challenge of #naturefinance: how can we green finance and finance green? 🌿💰

Join expert Professor Nicola Ranger on the upcoming NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course – currently open for applications
➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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How can we better capture nature’s values for decision-making?🌱
Explore this crucial question & more on the upcoming
NbS Foundation Course, currently open for applications: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

Including insights from the recent paper on NbS for #economicrecovery⬇️
September 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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How can the Planning and Infrastructure Bill bring positive outcomes for people and #naturerecovery?

➡️ New Briefing Note highlights priority amendments to make the Bill less damaging and more nature-positive 📜

Read here: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/plannin...

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September 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Land-based carbon dioxide removal #CDR options have strong emphasis in the EU’s roadmap to #netzero, but at what cost? 🌎

A new study shows how the EU climate neutrality strategy may undermine nature-based mitigation goals in the Global South

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/potenti...
View of the tree canopy from the Amazon Rainforest.
August 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Scholarship applications are still open for our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course - October 2025! 🎓

Apply using the scholarship application form 👉
forms.office.com/e/LwspKBp5uW

⏰ Applications close Tuesday 2nd September.

#NbSEducation #NaturebasedSolutions
August 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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AGRIIH shared early progress on their collaborative agricultural resilience work at #BES Nature, Farming & Food Symposium, and #Groundswell 2025🌾

Find out more & sign up to get involved:
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/agriih-...
August 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Welcoming applications for our next NbS to Global Challenges course - October 2025 🌏
For professionals seeking a solid understanding of #naturebasedsolutions, their implementation in practice & 'what good looks like'

Find out more & apply ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
August 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Shade trees hold diverse values to cocoa farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria 🌳

A new #mixedmethods study published in #AgroforestrySystems by NbSI’s Zoe Brown found that cocoa farms host a rich diversity of native & economically valuable trees

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/shade-t...
August 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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📢 A historic win for climate justice: New ruling from the 'World Court' opens the door for ambitious climate action 🌏

The International Court of Justice delivered an advisory opinion on States’ legal obligations in respect to climate change

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/icj-adv...
August 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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"How do we measure success in the fight to save nature?" 🌱
New Expert Comment by NbSI's Dr Emily Warner for @ox.ac.uk

#Naturebasedsolutions projects won't find success without strong ecological monitoring, but this is not always an easy task.

Read the full article ➡️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature...
August 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🌱 We are welcoming applications for the next #NaturebasedSolutions to Global Challenges foundation course: October 2025

Learn the fundamentals of NbS from experts on policy, governance, finance and more.

Find out more ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
August 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Join our next NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course - October 2025 (online) 📚

Taught by world-leading experts, you will explore the science, policy, practice, resourcing and governance of #naturebasedsolutions 🌍

Find out more & apply ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
July 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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📣 We’re hiring! Executive Education and Administrative Assistant

Join the dynamic Nature-based Solutions Initiative (NbSI) team, driving global impact in climate, biodiversity, and human well-being.

🌿 Find out more & apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

⏰ Deadline 12 noon Friday 8th August
July 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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In @uk.theconversation.com this week, NbSI Director Prof Nathalie Seddon warns that recent funding cuts threaten the ecosystems we rely on - from flood defence to public health, but "There is still time to change course"

Read more in The Conversation UK ➡️ theconversation.com/nature-frien...
July 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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🌾Mapping interdisciplinary research opportunities for #AgriculturalResilience

A recent AGRIIH workshop explored how interdisciplinary collaboration can strengthen agricultural resilience in the UK and beyond, identifying 3 focal research areas➡️
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/agriih-...
June 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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💰 Did the 2025 Spending Review underestimate nature's potential for economic renewal?

Read the Expert Comment @ox.ac.uk by NbSI Director Prof Nathalie Seddon ➡️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-06...

& the open letter to the Prime Minister ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/leading...
June 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM