From tree planting to ‘sponge cities’: why nature-based solutions are crucial to fighting the climate crisis
Nature could hold the key to protecting humanity as the planet heats, but scientists say it is still an underused option
The natural world underpins human civilisation on every corner of the planet. From oceans to rainforests, grasslands to mangrove swamps, ecosystems feed billions of humans, produce clean water and provide materials for shelter. As the planet heats, scientists and conservationists are urging the world to harness and restore nature to maintain a habitable planet.