Sectors and Themes
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
Scale
National
Sub-national
Project-Level
Resource Type
Guidance and Frameworks
Expertise Level
Generalist
Practitioner
Specialist
Language
English
French
Spanish
Outputs Provided
Develop consistent approach to designing and verifying concrete solutions-oriented outcomes. Support users to apply, learn and continously strengthen and improve the effectiveness, sustainability and adaptability of their NbS interventions.
Developer or Source
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based solutions has eight criteria and associated indicators that allow users to assess the aptness, scale, economic, environmental, and social viability of a nature-based intervention; consider its possible trade-offs; ensure transparency and adaptive project management; and explore possible linkages to international targets and commitments. It consists of a user guide and self assessment tool which identifies areas for improving and learning.