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A Decade of Ecosystem-based Adaptation
Over the past decade, UNEP has integrated Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) into global climate response projects, boosting communities' adaptive capacity, improving livelihoods, reducing climate risks, and enhancing ecosystem health. This briefing note highlights key lessons from UNEP's ten years of experience across various countries and ecosystems.
State of Finance for Nature 2023
The State of Finance for Nature annual report series tracks finance flows to nature-based solutions (NbS) and compares them to the finance needed to maximise the potential of Nature based Solutions to help tackle climate, biodiversity and degradation challenges.
State of Finance for Nature in Cities: Time to Assess
To take stock of urban NbS investments, UNEP and the Penn Institute for Urban Research developed the State of Finance for Nature in Cities: Summary for Local Policymakers.
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
The conclusion of the 15th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity saw the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
GEO for Cities - Towards Green and Just Cities
The GEO for Cities report provides an in-depth analysis of urbanization and offers a range of solutions for building sustainable and equitable cities, aimed at informing, engaging, and supporting dialogue among decision-makers and other key stakeholders in urban development.
2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction
The publication provides an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector on a global scale and reviews the status of policies, finance, technologies, and solutions to monitor whether the sector is aligned with the Paris Agreement goals.
Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation - Briefing Note 8
Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is a strategy for adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change by harnessing nature and the services it can provide.