The principles of natural climate solutions

The principles of natural climate solutions

23 January 2024 | Peter Woods Ellis, Aaron Marr Page, Stephen Wood, Joseph Fargione, Yuta J. Masuda, Vanessa Carrasco Denney, Campbell Moore, Timm Kroeger, Bronson Griscom, Jonathan Sanderman, Tyson Atleo, Rane Cortez, Sara Leavitt, Susan C. Cook-Patton
The principles of natural climate solutions (NCS) are outlined to address the near-term mitigation of climate change and to clarify the often-misunderstood nature of these solutions. NCS are defined as deliberate human actions that protect, restore, and improve the management of ecosystems to mitigate climate change, with no net negative impact on food and fiber supply and biodiversity. The principles include five foundational principles (nature-based, sustainable, climate-additional, measurable, and equitable) and fifteen operational principles for practical implementation. These principles aim to guide effective and durable NCS actions, ensuring rapid and widespread adoption to contribute meaningfully to climate change mitigation. The article highlights the importance of avoiding confusion and controversy by adhering to these principles, which can help navigate the complexities of conservation action and ensure equitable and sustainable implementation. The Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) is presented as an example of an NCS initiative that aligns with these principles. Despite the progress, challenges remain, including understanding feasibility constraints, quantifying co-benefits, ensuring additionality, and maintaining durability. The authors emphasize the need for adaptive management and collective action to address these challenges and achieve the urgent goal of mitigating climate change.The principles of natural climate solutions (NCS) are outlined to address the near-term mitigation of climate change and to clarify the often-misunderstood nature of these solutions. NCS are defined as deliberate human actions that protect, restore, and improve the management of ecosystems to mitigate climate change, with no net negative impact on food and fiber supply and biodiversity. The principles include five foundational principles (nature-based, sustainable, climate-additional, measurable, and equitable) and fifteen operational principles for practical implementation. These principles aim to guide effective and durable NCS actions, ensuring rapid and widespread adoption to contribute meaningfully to climate change mitigation. The article highlights the importance of avoiding confusion and controversy by adhering to these principles, which can help navigate the complexities of conservation action and ensure equitable and sustainable implementation. The Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) is presented as an example of an NCS initiative that aligns with these principles. Despite the progress, challenges remain, including understanding feasibility constraints, quantifying co-benefits, ensuring additionality, and maintaining durability. The authors emphasize the need for adaptive management and collective action to address these challenges and achieve the urgent goal of mitigating climate change.
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