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Nature-Based Solutions for Europe's Sustainable Development.
- Source :
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Conservation Letters . Jan/Feb2017, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p121-124. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Pursuing economic targets of job creation, growth, and innovation while tackling global environmental challenges, has long been seen as impossible. However, any long-term economic competitiveness and security depends on the extent to which natural resources are used sustainably. Therefore, the European Union is investing in nature-based solutions to achieve this double goal. The difference between the prevailing economic model and a sustainable resource use has long seemed insurmountable. While many debates are paralyzed or radicalized, nature-based solutions could offer a transition path with realistic, incremental steps toward a sustainable economy as envisaged by the EU Horizon 2020 vision. This paper outlines the basics of a nature-based scenario for Europe, and proposes criteria to focus, guide, and evaluate the implementation of nature-based solutions, geared at production of wide socioeconomic benefits, provision of jobs, and low-carbon technology innovations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1755263X
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Conservation Letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121164706
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.12216