Nature-based solutions, sustainable development, and equity

Bremer, Leah L.; Keeler, Bonnie L.; Pascua, Puaʻala; Walker, Rebecca H.; Sterling, Eleanor J.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819871-1.00016-6

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“…Yet, evidence suggests that (1) carbon offset potentials of NbS-based actions are often overestimated, and (2) the assumed ecological co-benefits of increasing carbon stocks are often incorrect and could result in biodiversity losses and degradation rather than restoration (Bond et al, 2019;Seddon et al, 2020). While best practices for equitable and just NbSs have been discussed in the context of water (Bremer et al, 2021), the potential for non-linear dynamics of NbS interventions in carbon markets have, to our knowledge, not been unpacked. The emphasis on carbon offsetting as a key intervention to avoid climate tipping points has led to proposals that aim to enhance aboveground carbon across numerous biomes in the Global South.…”

Section: Nature-based Solutions In African Grassy Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

Pereira,

Gianelli,

Achieng

et al. 2024

Earth Syst. Dynam.

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Abstract. Radical and quick transformations towards sustainability will be fundamental to achieving a more sustainable future. However, deliberate interventions to reconfigure systems will result in winners and losers, with the potential for greater or lesser equity and justice outcomes. Positive tipping points (PTPs) have been proposed as interventions in complex systems with the aim to (a) reduce the likelihood of negative Earth system tipping points and/or (b) increase the likelihood of achieving just social foundations. However, many narratives around PTPs often do not take into account the entire spectrum of impacts the proposed alternatives could have or still rely on narratives that maintain current unsustainable behaviours and marginalize many people (i.e. do not take “b” into account). One such example is the move from petrol-based to electric vehicles. An energy transition that remains based on natural resource inputs from the Global South must be unpacked with an equity and justice lens to understand the true cost of this transition. There are two arguments why a critical engagement with these and other similar proposals needs to be made. First, the idea of transitioning through a substitution (e.g. of fuel) while maintaining the system structure (e.g. of private vehicles) may not necessarily be conceived as the kind of radical transformation being called for by global scientific bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Second, and probably more importantly, the question of positive for whom, positive where, and positive how must be considered. In this paper, we unpack these narratives using a critical decolonial view from the south and outline their implications for the concept of tipping points.

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Section: Nature-based Solutions In African Grassy Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

Pereira,

Gianelli,

Achieng

et al. 2024

Earth Syst. Dynam.

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“…It is important that NbS projects curate intentional gender equity and not simply gender diverse participation, this in order to be gender transformative with the ultimate aim to change the underlying root causes of gender inequalities (IGWG, 2017). This requires women and gender diverse individuals to be engaged in decision-making roles to account for gender specific outcomes (Bremer et al, 2021). Spontaneous empowerment will not occur, but rather empowerment within NbS can be cultivated utilizing protocols and tools that are sensitive to gendered perspectives from the outset.…”

Section: Nbs and Gender Equalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The development of aGender, Inclusion and Diversity Frameworkfor inclusive Nature-based Solutions in cities

Delbaere,

Pereira Barboza,

Van Rafelghem

et al. 2024

Res. dir. One health

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Evidence consistently shows that the benefits Nature-based Solutions generate are determined by several individual characteristics such as gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity and disability. As a result, Nature-based Solutions can perpetuate existing inequalities and even create new inequalities partly because diverse minority and marginalized people are underrepresented in the process of designing and implementing Nature-based Solutions. Therefore, some Nature-based Solutions scholars have highlighted the necessity to actively involve diverse minority and marginalized groups into the co-creation processes of Nature-based Solutions and to investigate who benefits from the Nature-based Solution and why. Within the GoGreenRoutes H2020 project a transdisciplinary gender, inclusion and diversity panel was established in order to map existing challenges within the consortium. Concordantly, relevant scientific resources and policy documents were identified. Both were blended during consensus meetings in order to develop a common understanding leading to a theoretical gender, inclusion and diversity framework. This framework consists of five domains: (1) gender equality; (2) LGBTQI + rights; (3) social, cultural and ethnic background; (4) people with disabilities; (5) integration of refugees and immigrants; and (6) intergenerational perspectives. Further, the framework was operationalized through the development of a checklist for researchers and practitioners.

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“…Demand for water is rising owing to rapid population growth, urbanization and increasing water needs from agriculture, industry, and energy sectors. While realizing water security, NbS can help achieve multiple other SDGs sub-goals, such as "poverty eradication" (SDGs-1, the role of water on livelihoods), "zero hunger" (SDGs-2, and NbS provides sustainable water for agriculture) and other goals (SDGs-3, Good Health and Wellbeing; SDGs-6, Clean Water and Sanitation; SDGs-11, Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDGs-13, Climate Action) (Bremer et al, 2021). Sustainable city construction advocates the return of urban areas to nature and provides habitats for plants and animals, the urban heat island effect can be improved by planting trees, and the construction of roof gardens, campus green space and large urban parks can reduce the energy required for the environment.…”

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Research progress and application prospect of nature-based solutions in China

Wei²,

Li³

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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In recent years, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) have become an important concept in the field of climate change and sustainable development. The study screens academic journals relevant NbS researches using China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science database to explore different perspectives for Nature-based Solutions research through qualitative analysis. This study reviews the existing research on NbS, summarizes what research ideas are covered by Nature-based Solutions, as well as the relationship between previous relevant studies, focuses on different perspectives of refining the implementation of Nature-based Solutions in various studies and practices, and explains them with typical cases. The research shows that existing Nature-based Solutions researches mostly prefer to determine schemes by objects, with insufficient emphasis on subjects and goals. On this basis, the specific operational framework of promoting Nature-based Solutions in China is considered to promote the development of indigenous application of Nature-based Solutions in China. This study reveals the diversified ideas in the research and implementation of Nature-based Solutions at home and abroad, which is of practical significance to promote the localization of Nature-based Solutions in China.

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Nature-based solutions, sustainable development, and equity

Cited by 11 publications

References 96 publications

Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

The development of aGender, Inclusion and Diversity Frameworkfor inclusive Nature-based Solutions in cities

Research progress and application prospect of nature-based solutions in China

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