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{"title":"Integrating nature-based solutions for water security in fragile mountain ecosystems: Lessons from Dhara Vikas in Sikkim, India","authors":"Ghanashyam Sharma,&nbsp;Yasmeen TelWala,&nbsp;Prakash Chettri","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100169","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100169","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Himalayan region faces escalating challenges due to climate change, particularly dwindling springs leading to water scarcity. This study examines water access, economic well-being, and ecosystem resilience in Sikkim's Himalayan region in India, using the Dhara Vikas initiative (implemented in 2008) as a case study. Fieldwork conducted from 2013 to 2015 surveyed 339 households across eight villages, representing 47.56 % of the total households reliant on approximately 63 perennial springs. The survey revealed significant economic disparities in water usage, with higher consumption among affluent groups at lower altitudes. Only 24.1 % of households had year-round water access, highlighting widespread scarcity. The initiative increased spring discharge by 30–40 %, improved water access, and diversified local economies through poultry and dairy farming. Land use and land cover (LULC) analyses from 1989, 2002, and 2013 indicated positive changes in ecosystem resilience. The study also highlights the paradoxical relationship between spring revival initiatives and increased water demand, linking this to livelihood diversification.</p><p>A roadmap for spring revival is recommended, integrating nature-based solutions with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and IUCN criteria to ensure effectiveness, biodiversity gains, and economic viability.</p><p>Conclusions emphasize the need for rigorous data collection, collaborative partnerships, and innovative financing to bolster and expand nature-based solutions, ensuring the resilience of mountain communities amidst climate challenges. Recent extreme events, like the Teesta River flooding and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF), underscore the urgency of such initiatives. Future research should build on this data to develop climate adaptation strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000600/pdfft?md5=2720a6bb187aa69a63046435e2d67204&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000600-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142044625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing green infrastructure strategies for microclimate regulation and air quality improvement in urban environments: A case study","authors":"Soniya Kaveh ,&nbsp;Amin Habibi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Nikkar ,&nbsp;Ardalan Aflaki","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100167","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100167","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With an increasing global urban population andassociated health concerns, understanding the effects of urban microclimate and air quality is crucial. This study aims to assess the influence of different types and locations of greenery, along with building heights and wind orientation, on urban canyon microclimate and air quality. Focusing on PM10, PM2.5, and NOx concentrations in a hot-arid district, the research employs simulation-based analysis. Results indicate that stepped buildings with green walls exhibit the highest temperature (18.02°C), while scenarios featuring two rows of deciduous trees showcase the lowest temperature (17.56°C) but higher pollution levels. Notably, scenarios lacking trees exhibit elevated temperatures. The study introduces a novel ventilation design pattern for effective air pollutant removal and proposes a scenario with extensive green coverage on streets, walls, and rooftops, incorporating appropriate planting techniques and plant selection. The findings offer valuable insights for urban designers and architects seeking to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly cities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000582/pdfft?md5=830a050567a131240a33ec873b0fdfd2&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000582-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141992685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors influencing agroforestry practices adoption in the central river Region of The Gambia","authors":"Kennedy Muthee ,&nbsp;Priscilla Wainaina ,&nbsp;Lalisa Duguma ,&nbsp;Christine Majale ,&nbsp;Monica Mucheru-Muna ,&nbsp;Jane Mutune ,&nbsp;Divine Foundjem-Tita ,&nbsp;Alagie Bah ,&nbsp;Peter Minang","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100168","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100168","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The world's multiple landscape crises have placed agroforestry among the cost-effective nature-based solutions with numerous ecological, social, and economic benefits. This study examined the farmer and land factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry practices in the Gambia's Central River Region. Stratified random sampling was used to collect primary data from 377 households using semi-structured questionnaires and farm-level walkabout observations. The study used purposive and snowball sampling methods to engage different key informants. The results indicated that the agroforestry adoption rate in the study area was 52.3 %. Significant differences between the means of agroforestry adopters and non-adopters were observed. Adopters held more land size 0.66ha vs. 0.55ha, owned more livelihood assets (private land and livestock), and had significantly more fenced lands. The binary regression model established that livelihood assets, land size, land fencing, and gender were positively associated with agroforestry adoption in the study area. Conclusively, land-related factors emerged as more predictable determinants of agroforestry adoption than farmer-related factors. Notably, age and education, though important socioeconomic attributes, remained relatively the same between adopters and non-adopters, and were not statistically significant. The study recommends cross-cutting farmer and land-related policies, as well as other interventions to boost agroforestry adoption. It further suggests a follow-up study to quantify the actual cost and benefits associated with agroforestry adoption in the area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000594/pdfft?md5=577662cccf9b40b0bc17198f1d45076f&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000594-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142011253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Managed and unmanaged realignment as a nature-based solution to saltmarsh habitat loss: A sedimentary perspective","authors":"Jonathan Dale ,&nbsp;Alex Arnall","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100166","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100166","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Managed realignment is the deliberate inundation of the coastal hinterland as a nature-based solution to saltmarsh habitat loss. Managed realignment sites are often designed and landscaped to encourage the development of a mosaic of targeted habitat types. However, despite these pre-breach engineering works, it has been demonstrated that managed realignment sites have a lower abundance and diversity of key plant species, and an increased percentage of bare ground. In contrast, unmanaged realignment is an emerging area of interest and describes sites where no landscaping or engineering works take place prior to site breaching. However, little is known of the evolution and development of unmanaged realignment sites. We argue that from a sedimentary perspective, with emphasis on the centrality of sediment in the evolution of realignment sites, the two approaches should not be classified into distinct categories. Through this sedimentary perspective, we synthesise the scientific evidence on the design and implementation of realignment in terms of the sediment structure, content, movement, and landform evolution. In doing so, we highlight that by adopting a sedimentary perspective a more integrated approach to realignment can be taken. The future research agenda is discussed, concluding that a more managed approach is needed in locations where unmanaged realignment could occur.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000570/pdfft?md5=9eb82094571d1bec0f8f480967ed7311&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000570-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141992686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Charland resilience: Agroforestry innovations as nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh","authors":"M.M. Ali ,&nbsp;M.S. Bari ,&nbsp;M.A. Hanif ,&nbsp;M.S. Rahman ,&nbsp;B. Ahmed ,&nbsp;M.S. Rahman","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100165","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100165","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions in highly vulnerable regions such as Bangladesh's charlands, where climate hazards are rising. Agroforestry has promise for resilience, climate mitigation, and livelihoods improvement in these difficult terrains. The study sheds light on charland ecosystem dynamics by analyzing demographic characteristics, disaster magnitudes, vulnerability assessments, agroforestry developments, and agroforestry's role as a nature-based solution (NBS). The key findings emphasize the necessity of incorporating agroforestry into national policies and practices to boost resilience, sustainable development, and climate change mitigation for vulnerable communities. Agroforestry innovations including flood-tolerant tree planting, multi-strata systems, fruit tree integration, and community-based efforts can improve livelihoods and address environmental issues. Agroforestry has great promise, but insect pests, diseases, competition for resources, and a lack of quality planting supplies and training persist. Targeted interventions, capacity-building, and policy support are needed to disseminate sustainable land management practices. Agroforestry can transform charland communities' resilience, the study provides actionable insights and policy recommendations to inform sustainable development strategies in Bangladesh and other climate-vulnerable regions. In its entirety, the research highlights the significant capacity of agroforestry to enhance the resilience of charland communities. These steps outlined above can contribute to the formulation of sustainable development strategies, not only in Bangladesh but also in similar climate-vulnerable areas worldwide. Through the utilization of nature-based solutions such as agroforestry, we may strive towards constructing a future that is more robust and environmentally friendly for marginalized people across the globe.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000569/pdfft?md5=cc4f1f6dd6d4fe9add616e71b660da2d&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000569-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141951058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How to account for nature-based solutions as the ecological assets that support economy and society","authors":"Alessandra La Notte","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100164","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100164","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nature-based solutions (NBS) are ecological assets that support economy and society with a variety of services. Through integrated environmental and economic accounting systems, it is possible to measure and monitor these services and eventually integrate NBS into decision-making processes. This commentary presents the System of Environmental and Economic Accounts (SEEA), and in particular the Ecosystem Accounting modules where NBS may find a suitable format to systematically link changes in ecological assets with services and benefits provided to economic activities and people. If well structured, such information could significantly support policy actions through transparent cause-and-effect relationships.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000557/pdfft?md5=a736273c0652fe63b881de33b6d4a661&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000557-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141953156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The development of a sustainable climate resilience building framework for Southern Zimbabwe","authors":"Rameck Defe,&nbsp;Mark Matsa,&nbsp;Veronica Makuvaro","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100163","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100163","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Resilience building has increasingly been embraced as a framework for managing climate change and variability induced disaster. The study sought to develop a Sustainable Climate Resilience Building framework for managing climate change adversities in Mwenezi District of Southern Zimbabwe. A mixed method approach which utilized both qualitative and quantitative techniques was used. The choice of two approaches was based on a phenomenological constructivist belief that problems are best solved using multiple sources. The qualitative approach depended on questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and direct field observations. The quantitative approach depended on closed ended questions and use of statistical package for social scientists (SPSS version 25.0) for data analysis. Qualitative data was subjected to content analysis. The findings obtained revealed that Non-Governmental Organizations and Government Departments have collaborated and initiated resilience interventions to manage climate change impacts. Some of the interventions implemented can be categorized as crop production and livestock production interventions. However there are some challenges obtained hindering communities’ capacity to build resilience these are namely, ignorance, lack of technical know-how and lack of financial resources to buy resilient inputs on the side of communities. Based on the findings, a Sustainable Climate Resilience Building framework was developed to manage climate change adversities. The researchers recommend communities to adopt a Sustainable Climate Resilience Building framework. This is because the framework provides a pathway for building community resilience to effectively manage climate change adversities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000545/pdfft?md5=c94c741abb6a4b2626e43a49f1895bca&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000545-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141953870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A framework for using community determined iconic species to advance socio-ecology connections and promote nature-based solutions","authors":"Peter J. Davies ,&nbsp;Carl Tippler","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The community value and resonate with some species and ecological systems more than others and therefore can be used to engender broader public support for nature positive outcomes. Yet many of these are not the scientifically-derived indicator species or ecological communities used by conservation scientists to determine and report on the pressures or condition of the environment nor by those implementing programs or actions needed to reverse biodiversity loss. Urban environments represent the intersection of two complex systems, human and natural, and yet this socio-ecological or coupled human-natural system nexus remains elusive within conservation law and policy and the dominant paradigm of grey infrastructure in cities. New approaches are needed to tether environmental policies and practices, such as nature based solutions, to the values and interests of individuals and their place. This article offers a novel framework through which nature-based solutions may achieve policy traction when tied to iconic species that the community value. The iconic species framework is founded on validity theory and the relevance of community-selected species in supporting nature positive outcomes. In parallel, the framework satisfies the data driven outcomes on which science and conservation policy relies upon and the use controls that direct nature-based rather than conventional engineering approaches. The iconic species framework is situated between the indicator species framework, whereby taxa are selected on the basis of their ecological sensitivity, and flagship species, that are largely emblematic. It links numerous ecological and environmental requirements of the species that are preferred by the community to develop nature-positive policy and practice outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277241152400051X/pdfft?md5=d817f395455d120fdd33ce2d0fff8846&pid=1-s2.0-S277241152400051X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141851598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Overview of nature-based solutions for climate resilience in the MENA region","authors":"Karen Gebrael ,&nbsp;George Mitri ,&nbsp;Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100159","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100159","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Climate change is increasing rapidly and the world will be subjected to additional severe weather events and natural disasters, therefore immediate actions are needed to mitigate and adapt climate change. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are recognized globally among the most effective strategies to address climate change. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the most affected regions by climate change; however, there is still limited knowledge about NBS implementation in this area. This study aims to explore the adoption and scope of NBS initiatives within the MENA region, providing a broad overview of the current situation. The specific objectives are to: 1) undertake a comprehensive literature review and database examination to assist decision-makers in recognizing NBS strategies pertinent to the MENA region, addressing the notable scarcity of reviews on NBS in this area; 2) classify the identified NBS strategies based on ecosystem types, challenges related to climate change, the economic status of countries, and types of interventions; and 3) identify and discuss the primary gaps in the implementation of NBS strategies in the MENA region, with the intent of fostering further research and enhancing the development and application of NBS strategies. Our findings indicate that the majority of identified case studies report on ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction measures targeting land degradation, drought, food insecurity, and water scarcity, implemented primarily in terrestrial forests/woodlands and agricultural lands. This study contributes to improving the understanding of NBS implementation in MENA countries, thereby assisting policymakers and governments in enhancing NBS strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000508/pdfft?md5=69f2f89b78b1265c443fb7f3eddd6608&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000508-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141838446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Plant diversity on green roofs: A review of the ecological benefits, challenges, and best management practices","authors":"Patrick Ndayambaje ,&nbsp;J. Scott MacIvor ,&nbsp;Marc W. Cadotte","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100162","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100162","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Green roofs are promoted as a nature-based approach to mitigate various environmental issues and provide a variety of ecosystem services. However, establishing and maintaining plants on green roofs can indeed be challenging with unclear net benefits. This review explores plant diversity integration on extensive green roofs, emphasizing its ecological benefits, management challenges, and best practices to increase effectiveness and reduce costs. We highlight the global importance of diversity on green roofs as a nature-based solution to address some climate change challenges, demonstrating how this approach can mimic natural ecosystems, thereby enhancing ecological functioning and ecosystem services. We stress the importance of selecting plant species with appropriate adaptations while considering their potential limitations in providing various services. To optimize multiple benefits, we recommend a diverse mix of species with complementary resource utilization; because green roofs are harsh (i.e., shallow media, drought, exposure to sun and wind), and some species will not be suitable (e.g., species with deep roots adapted to meadows). We discuss the role of intermittent irrigation and other methods to promote coexistence. Furthermore, we underscore the significance of strategic species selection and the unexplored potential for different measures of biodiversity, particularly phylogenetic and functional diversity. The findings from this review demonstrate that further exploration in this area can guide sustainable urban landscapes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000533/pdfft?md5=4c437a38aeda53865686e577323206e8&pid=1-s2.0-S2772411524000533-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141846302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}