This webinar is presented by the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CPSC)
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, manage and restore ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature. NbS are a promising avenue to meet Canada’s commitments to protect at least 30% of land and oceans by 2030 (30×30) under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and to address up to 35% of Canada’s 2030 carbon reduction commitment. But few frameworks exist to adequately monitor NbS implementation. To achieve sustained impact NbS must be co-created by multiple interest holders and align with social well-being, including priorities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. This panel will dive into the topic with the questions below. Join us for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion on the future of Nature-based Solutions in Canada.
# The panelists will address the following questions:
- What exactly do we mean by Nature-based solutions (NbS) and how to incentivize multiple sectors (academia, government, financial, civil) to move forward on solutions that are equitable for all?
- What is Canada doing to achieve its 30×30 targets, and why is that important in the lead-up to the next UN Climate Conference in November (COP30) ?
- What are some examples in practice of sustainable finance investments for biodiversity or climate action?
- What are the economic pathways that can support equitable, Indigenous-led, and scalable NBS across Canada?