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Why Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change Must Be Grounded in Sound Biodiversity Science
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: Received: 4 December 2018 / Approved: 6 December 2018 / Online: 6 December 2018 (07:39:13 CET)
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Seddon N, Turner B, Berry P, Chausson A, Girardin C (2019) Grounding nature-based climate solutions in sound biodiversity science. Nature Climate Change 9: 84-87 Seddon N, Turner B, Berry P, Chausson A, Girardin C (2019) Grounding nature-based climate solutions in sound biodiversity science. Nature Climate Change 9: 84-87
Abstract
The current focus on afforestation in climate policy runs the risk of compromising both longterm carbon storage and human adaptation. It also works against efforts to stem the tide of biodiversity loss. We outline why an emphasis on diverse, intact natural ecosystems—as opposed to tree plantations with fast-growing exotic species—will help nations deliver the goals of the Paris Agreement and much more.
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http://www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org: Nature-based Solutions Initiative
Keywords
biodiversity; climate change; forests; nature-based solutions; policy; resilience
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Ecology
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1. Monoculture plantations are often preferred as an energy source in developing nations. Exotic trees are often preferred over native trees because they grow fast. Hence, communities are urged to plant exotic trees for farming activities such as tobacco curing in Zimbabwe. What advice would you give to communities that use exotic trees as an energy source for their farming activities?
2. It seems the perspective article overlooked the economic and practical challenges of implementing nature based strategies, particularly in developing countries which are worst hit by the deforestation crisis and climate change. Success in reforestation of diverse forests with native trees depends on availability of their seeds/seedlings. Furthermore, there is a belief that the preferred seeds/seedlings should be from a place currently experiencing the forecasted climate. In what ways does the nature based solutions address the challenges of sourcing forests seeds and plants?