New Podcast: Climate Protection with Nature-Based Solutions
Prof. Dr. Estelle Herlyn discusses in a new podcast with Eva van der Want from South Pole the concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), their role in climate protection, and the potential they hold.
Nature-Based Solutions use the fact that nature is a natural carbon sink. An important component is reforestation, which helps capture CO₂, as well as the preservation of existing rainforests. Currently, however, the trend is unfortunately the opposite: forests are being cleared, which emits more CO₂ than they absorb. Immediate action is needed. Nature-Based Solutions are not only valuable for the climate – they also generate jobs, infrastructure, and food security, contributing to positive economic development.
In addition to Nature-Based Solutions, there are also so-called insetting projects. These involve companies examining their own supply chains to identify opportunities to reduce CO₂ emissions and advance climate protection. Companies in the food industry often turn to Nature-Based Solutions because they work closely with agriculture and can leverage these partnerships.
The potential of Nature-Based Solutions for carbon sequestration is estimated by various sources, as well as by Prof. Radermacher in his book “Der Milliarden Joker”, at around 10 billion tons of CO₂ per year – approximately one-fifth of global annual emissions.
The full podcast, covering additional topics such as financing Nature-Based Solutions, can be found here. Den kompletten Podcast zu weiteren Themen wie der Finanzierung der Nature-based Solutions finden Sie hier.
