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Explore examples from across the World Bank’s portfolio showcasing how nature-based solutions (NBS) are being applied to address climate challenges, reduce disaster risk, and support sustainable development frameworks. The blogs and feature stories below draw upon a variety of field experiences, technical expertise, and policy engagements to highlight the practical integration of NBS on the ground.
Learn more about our work through real-world examples that demonstrate the value of embedding nature into development planning and implementation.
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Nature-based Coastal Resilience: A Catalogue for Jobs and Local EconomiesCoastal zones are economic powerhouses, supporting millions of jobs in fisheries, tourism, ports, and manufacturing and hosting nearly 40% of the world’s population. Yet coastal communities and industries are increasingly vulnerable to rising sea levels, stronger storms, and rapid erosion. These risks are further exacerbated by the degradation of coastal ecosystems that once provided protection and services to people and economies.
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Supporting more and better jobs by investing in nature-based solutionsInvestments in nature can restore biodiversity, reduce the impacts of disasters, and revitalize cities. Integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) into public infrastructure and disaster-risk-reduction efforts can also create job opportunities, both during project implementation and over the long term.
