Overview

Fully revised and updated, this second edition provides a systematic review of nature-based solutions and their potential to address current environmental challenges. With growing recognition of the need to work with ecosystems to address global environmental challenges there is now a move towards nature-based solutions, which involve utilizing nature’s ecosystem to solve societal challenges while providing multiple co-benefits. This book systematically reviews nature-based solutions from a public policy angle, assessing policy developments which encourage the implementation of nature-based solutions to address societal challenges while simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. This expanded second edition delves deeper into how these solutions can foster sustainable development, enhance human well-being, and conserve biodiversity. With new case studies from the Global North and Global South, the book offers fresh insights into policy implementations and innovative approaches. Highlighting recent advancements in technology, such as AI, and policy frameworks, it provides a critical analysis of nature-based solutions' effectiveness in various contexts, including urban and rural environments. The book also explores emerging trends, such as the integration of traditional knowledge and community-led initiatives, enhancing its relevance for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. This edition is not only a valuable resource for understanding the current landscape but also a guide for future sustainable strategies, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling environmental challenges. The book concludes by providing a best practice guide for those aiming to turn societal challenges into opportunities. This book will be of great interest to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers involved in nature-based solutions, sustainable urban planning, environmental management, and sustainable development generally.

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Author:   Robert C. Brears
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9781032853888

ISBN 10:   1032853883
Pages:   326
Publication Date:   12 December 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions in Addressing 21st-Century Challenges 2. Nature-based Solutions to Societal Challenges 3. Environmental and Societal Challenges in the 21st Century 4. Climate Change Impacts on Habitats, Plants, and Animals 5. Environmental Degradation and Impacts on Biodiversity 6. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Impacts on People and the Economy 7. Nature-based Solutions in Climate Change Mitigation 8. Nature-based Solutions in Climate Adaptation 9. Restoring Degraded Ecosystems Through Nature-Based Solutions 10. Enhancing Urban Sustainability with Nature-Based Solutions 11. Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Management and Resilience 12. Adaptive Management and Nature-based Solutions 13. Financing Nature-based Solutions 14. Best Practices and Conclusions on Nature-Based Solutions

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Robert C. Brears is Founder of Our Future Water, Global Climate Solutions, and Mark and Focus. He is the author of fifteen books, including Financing Water Security and Green Growth.

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