Nature-Based Solutions

Dear Colleagues,

'Nature-based solutions' (NbS) is an umbrella term for ecosystem-based approaches. It includes several actions in harmony with natural principles to achieve development goals and addressing challenges, while benefitting human livelihoods and the environment.

The NbS approach includes actions that are carried out with the collaboration of local communities, focusing on key elements such as: protection, restoration or management of ecosystems and ecosystem services; sustainable management of water systems, coastal areas, arable, grassland, and forest areas; and creation of green zones in and around urban and peri-urban areas.

In this special issue, studies focus on, inter alia, (a) ecosystem restoration, (b) ecosystem-based adaptation and climate change adaptation, (c) natural and green infrastructures, (d) ecosystem-based management approaches, (e) ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, (f) circular economy, and (g) the contribution of nature-based solutions to reducing the risk of future pandemics, are warmly welcome.

Prof. Dr. Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos
Dr. Mario A. Pagnotta
Prof. Dr. Miklas Scholz
Dr. Arshiya Noorani
Topic Editors