Nature-Based Solutions—3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

“Nature-based solutions” (NbS) is an umbrella term for ecosystem-based approaches. It includes several actions in harmony with natural environmental principles to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and address timely challenges while benefitting human livelihoods and the environment.

The NbS approach includes actions that are carried out in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, especially local communities, focusing on key elements such as protection, restoration, and management of ecosystems and ecosystem services. The sustainable management of water systems, coastal areas, arable land, grasslands, and forests is a key approach. The creation of green zones in and around urban and peri-urban areas is also a key element in NbS.

For the third edition of this NbS Topic, original research articles are welcome to be submitted that focus on inter-alia, (a) ecosystem restoration, (b) ecosystem-based and climate change adaptation, (c) natural and green infrastructure elements, (d) ecosystem-based management approaches, (e) ecosystem and biodiversity conservation actions, (f) circular economy, and (g) the contribution of NbS to reduce the risk of future pandemics. Critical, analytical, and systematic reviews on NbS with a strong focus on ecosystem services are also welcome to be submitted.

Prof. Dr. Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos
Prof. Dr. Miklas Scholz
Dr. Mario A. Pagnotta
Dr. Arshiya Noorani
Topic Editors