Policy Brief: Protecting Health and Biodiversity through Nature-based Solutions

Overview

This policy brief highlights how nature-based solutions (NbS)—such as protecting and restoring ecosystems—can simultaneously address biodiversity loss, climate change, and public health challenges. It emphasizes that integrating health considerations into NbS policies and investments can help prevent disease, strengthen health system resilience, and improve well-being. The brief calls for stronger cross-sector collaboration, evidence, and inclusive governance to scale NbS as a key strategy for protecting both human and planetary health.