Nature-Based Solutions

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How land restoration is strengthening ecosystems and communities across Africa
Ethiopia, Rwanda and Senegal are working to reverse land degradation and strengthen climate change adaptation and resilience.
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Rwanda is boosting the climate resilience of rural communities through land restoration and ecosystem-based approaches
Photo: Uwase Constantin / UNDP Rwanda
Photo Stories
In the Caribbean, divers restore coral reefs in the aftermath of hurricanes
In Honduras, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, rapid-response brigades are diving in to repair reefs, protecting biodiversity and livelihoods.
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A scuba diver in full gear works to restore coral reefs underwater, surrounded by marine plants and clear blue water.
When a hurricane strikes, it’s not only human communities and settlements that are affected—natural ecosystems can also face severe damage. Photo: Martin Leglize
Blog Posts
The Global South have mastered locally led climate adaptation solutions. It's time to scale them up.
Locally led adaptation, which is vital for lasting resilience, needs finance, expertise and partnerships to thrive. 
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A smiling Vietnamese farmer and a project official converse in a rice field, highlighting community-driven climate adaptation efforts.
Hiep hoi Cao dang Cong dong Viet Nam (VACC) is applying novel solutions to water scarcity on shrimp farms. Photo: VACC

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Research & Reports
Blue economies and nature-based solutions for enhanced climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean Small Island Developing States
This guide provides advice on how to better integrate marine and coastal components within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
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Blue Economies and NbS in LAC SIDS

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