<
https://theconversation.com/humans-can-work-with-nature-to-solve-big-environmental-problems-but-theres-no-quick-fix-235864>
"“Nature-based solutions” are gaining momentum in environmental policy,
including in Australia. They involve working with nature to protect, restore or
manage ecosystems in a way that benefits both people and the environment.
This might include restoring coastal mangroves to protect a community from
coastal erosion, or replanting forests to store carbon, provide cleaner air,
and create habitat for wildlife.
But such solutions must go the distance, if their full potential is to be
realised. In particular, they must be able to withstand short-term disturbances
such as fire or drought, as well as longer-term change such as global warming.
How do we ensure their resilience? Our review of nature-based solutions around
the world set out to answer this question.
We found biological diversity – at the level of genes, species, communities and
whole ecosystems – is key to creating nature-based solutions that last. In
contrast, quick-fix solutions, such as planting a single species of tree, are
less likely to work in the long run.
These findings are crucial for Australia, as the federal government establishes
markets for nature repair and informing biodiversity policies."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
