The Nature-Based Solutions Opportunity Scan provides a strategic framework for identifying where nature can deliver climate, resilience, and community benefits at scale. The document positions nature-based solutions (NbS) not as isolated environmental projects, but as cross-cutting investments that address flooding, heat, biodiversity loss, water security, and social wellbeing simultaneously. By scanning ecological, economic, and urban development conditions, the publication shows how cities and regions can target NbS where they are most feasible, cost-effective, and socially impactful.
The Scan emphasizes a decision-ready approach: helping governments and partners understand opportunities, constraints, and high-value interventions across landscapes. It presents clear evaluation criteria—such as carbon potential, risk reduction, restoration needs, and community benefits—supported by global case examples that illustrate how wetlands, urban forests, river corridors, and coastal systems can be leveraged for both climate adaptation and local development goals.
Designed as a practical tool for policymakers, funders, and planners, the document outlines pathways to integrate NbS into planning processes, investment pipelines, and governance structures. It highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration, long-term financing, and data-driven prioritization to turn ecological opportunities into scalable, resilient solutions that enhance both people and nature.
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