As the impacts of climate change grow more severe, countries are pursuing adaptation efforts to safeguard communities, strengthen food systems and build long-term climate resilience. Nature-based solutions are a critical part of these efforts. They use the power of ecosystems, such as forests, wetlands, farmlands and coastal habitats, to diminish climate risks, while safeguarding vital services like clean air and water, pollination and biodiversity protection.

The growing inclusion  of nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) options in both  National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is helping countries align their adaptation and mitigation efforts.

This alignment strengthens policy coherence, facilitates access to climate finance, and promotes integration of ecosystem resilience—particularly through improved coordination between NAPs, NDCs, and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).