NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE.pptx

NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE

1. NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE

2. What is Nature-based Solutions? Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions which result in the protection, restoration or sustainable management of natural or modified ecosystem. According to an estimate by the World Bank, nature-based solutions can provide 37% of the mitigation needed until 2030 to achieve the targets of the Paris Agreement

3. Importance of NbS carbon offset projects Carbon sequestration- NBs carbon offset projects can sequester significant amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change Cost –effectiveness- NBs carbon offset projects can be a cost –effective way to mitigate climate change Co-benefits – NBs carbon offset projects can provide a range of co-benefits

4. Specific NbS carbon offset projects in Africa Forest conservation (REDD+): The REDD+ projects can conserve bio diverse rainforests from high-risk deforestation by addressing the causes of forest clearing alongside local forest communities. Afforestation/reforestation (A/R) projects: The project will engage in planting trees to create new carbon sinks either by reforesting recently cleared forest or afforesting long degraded lands.

5. Specific NbS carbon offset projects in Africa Improved Forest Management (IFM): This type of project will adopt more sustainable practices in commercial forests such as longer growth cycles and minimum rates of tree cover. Blue Carbon Project: This kind of project can harness coastal and marine ecosystems for carbon sequestration while supporting ocean biodiversity conservation and clean water.

6. Specific NbS carbon offset projects in Africa Soil carbon and agriculture project: This type of project will reduce emissions from soil degradation and food production while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Peat lands (Wetlands) Project: The project can restore wetland ecosystems benefiting biodiversity and local water sources as well as reducing emissions from drained and damaged wetlands.

7. Specific NbS carbon offset projects in Africa Grassland Project: This type of project can conserve and restore savannah which supports life and land by reducing rates of degraded land cover. Grassland cover almost a third of all land and thus, store the majority of their carbon stocks in underground root systems. Agroforestry Projects involving Native fruit trees: This project will involve creating awareness for smallholder farmers to plant permanent native forest-derived fruits on their farms to offset carbon emission.