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Nature-based solutions (NBS) to #climatechange are becoming increasingly central to #climate action plans because of their multifaceted benefits and potential for immediate scalability. A new MCSC white paper explores the classes of #ecosystem intervention that present these opportunities to mitigate climate change — and explores different yet complementary sides of the multifaceted measurement and NBS conversations. Read more about this work by Maria Elisabeth Macfarlane, Ruofei Jia, Leila Mirzagholi, Helena Vallicrosa, Evan Fricke, Evan Coleman, Elsa Olivetti, and Cesar Terrer.

#regenerativeagriculture is critical to achieving #decarbonization goals, but it is difficult to estimate #carbon reduction potentials in a cost-effective way. A stellar team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers with support from the MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) have published a white paper on the uncertainties and data gaps in soil carbon sequestration potentials. They worked closely with MCSC member companies who have identified gaps in this space because they want reliable soil carbon sequestration estimates to decarbonize value chains and support robust voluntary carbon markets. Reliable and low-cost measurement of soil carbon is critical to advancing nature-based solutions to #climatechange. The paper highlights some gaps and solutions.

Climate Forward! PlanIt Forward’s global network of experts can provide risk assessment and adaptation planning for climate impacts on nature, natural capital, infrastructure, and vulnerable populations. Dr. Patrick Crist https://lnkd.in/gWrBQixU has been a leader for over twenty years in assessment and planning for climate change. Integrating climate considerations with other assessments, planning, and carbon projects is key to our approach. For example, Dr. Crist led multi-disciplinary teams in assessment for 4 ecoregions for the Bureau of Land Management and 6 coastal regions for NOAA/NFWF. PlanIt Forward worked with Duke University to assess and generate adaptation priorities for 6 mid-Atlantic and Northeast States and James Cook University to assess and plan for the Kimberley Watershed in Australia. You can view some of this work at https://lnkd.in/gsx3KA-t and access many reports at https://lnkd.in/gMA_CjcT. Below is an example for the Humboldt Bay Initiative (California) showing strategies based on assessing current, near term, and mid term threats from development and sea level rise on ecosystems, species, human development, and agriculture.

I had the pleasure of co-chairing the expert roundtable process and co-writing the Resilient Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems theme (section 4.3), alongside amazing colleagues from Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada, in the newly published Climate Science 2050: National Priorities for Climate Change Science and Knowledge Report. This report "identifies and prioritizes the most pressing climate change science activities needed to inform forward-looking, effective, and targeted actions." https://lnkd.in/eB566rxj Denise Joy @Amie Black Rik Van Bogaert Sara Lewis @Emily Smits @Valerie Wynja #climatechange #climatescience #knowledge #ecosystems #report

As we face the most pressing issue of our time, it is imperative that we come together to address #climatechange. Since the Industrial Revolution, Earth has warmed by 1 degree Celsius, about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. The impact has been significant - 2023 was the #hottestyear on record, and all 10 of the hottest years on record have occurred in the past decade. I had the privilege of participating in an International Conference on Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Environmental Sustainability organized by Jamia Millia Islamia. During the conference, I #presented on the topic 'Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture'. It was an incredible opportunity to interact with experts working in this field. Let's continue to work together towards environmental sustainability and combat the effects of climate change. The conference was a great reminder that we can make a meaningful impact when we collaborate with experts in the field. #climatechange #internationalconference

💥Exciting news! An #EU version of Climate, Land-use, Energy and Water Systems (#CLEWS) model, is ready and online! 💡The #CLEWS framework aims to understand how #production and use of #food, #energy and #water resources can contribute to #climate_change, and how climate change may affect resource systems. 🔎#CLEWS_EU is one of the 6️⃣ #IAMs, updated and expanded by DIAMOND, using a similar structure to the #Global_CLEWs model, adding several enhancements like: ✅ including a broader range of #decarbonisation options (#hydrogen), ✅ employing a more explicit representation of #water demand and supply, ✅ defining land uses at the EU level #CLEWS_EU is a user-friendly model representing the #EU as a single node that can significantly boost capacity development activities on #EU #climate_policy. A second, disaggregated model on the #member_state level will also be developed to provide an extensive spatial resolution. You can download the #CLEWS_EU aggregated version here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWkZ3Up7 With CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #climatediamond #IAMs #CLEWS_EU #climate_policy

Farmer Managed Natural Resources (FMNR) is the new technique driving climate adaptation. This technique which is based on the Nature Based Solutions (NBS) and improving of Local Value Chains Development integrated approach promise economic, social and environmental benefits in totality. This is a multidisciplinary and an all inclusive approach to climate adaptation. Here in is a short survey link where you can share your tenable idea(s) as briefly us possible. Follow the link below and fill free to share 5 to 10 minutes of your time to register an idea with us. This is for that, with concentrated efforts and the love of humanity, lives can be changed forever. https://lnkd.in/dxvhXkpu

🌍 Excited to share my latest collaborative research publication: "The Nexus of Water Scarcity and Climate Change: Understanding Interconnected Challenges and Formulating Resilient Strategies" in the International Journal of Environmental Sciences. 🌱 This work delves into the intertwined impacts of water scarcity and climate change, offering actionable insights for building resilience. 📖 Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation alongside talented collaborators! Find the full article here: https://shorturl.at/kVdDc . . . . #Research #ClimateChange #WaterScarcity #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #Resilience #Collaboration #Publication #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalImpact #WaterResources #SustainableDevelopment #ResearchMatters #ScienceForChange #InnovativeSolutions #ClimateResilience #SDGs

🌍 Exciting news for the world of Carbon Removal! 🗺 The Enhanced Weathering Alliance (EWA) recently published a comprehensive map highlighting ongoing Enhanced Rock Weathering projects worldwide. This tool provides policymakers with valuable insights into the impactful projects underway and facilitates engagement with farmers and stakeholders to understand the benefits. 🎉 Seeing this map fills us with hope! It's inspiring to witness the collective effort of individuals and organizations dedicated to combating climate change. The manuscript “InPlanet’s review of MRV” is available on the front page, showcasing our commitment to advancing sustainable solutions through the most thorough science. 🌟 We're also honoured to see that our Head of Carbon, Dr. Matthew Clarkson, is featured among great leaders who are shaping the regulatory landscape of Enhanced Weathering globally. 🏆 As a member of the Enhanced Weathering Alliance, we're excited about the future possibilities. Collaborating with policymakers and stakeholders, we aim to integrate enhanced weathering into international carbon removal strategies, driving meaningful change for generations to come. 🌱 Together, we're forging a path towards a more sustainable future. Join us on this journey! #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #EnhancedWeathering

We're in The Conversation! This article summarises the user-centred design and social science work the whole #MyClimateView View team's been doing to make sure future climate projections are accessible, understandable and actionable. Yuwan Malakar Aysha Fleming Emma J. Simon Fielke Rebecca Darbyshire Carly Tozer Stephanie Dickson and at least 15+ others! #CSIRO #droughtresilience