This IUCN guide offers a user-friendly framework for the verification, design and scaling up of Nature-based Solutions through the utilization of the IUCN Global Standards for Nature-based Solutions.

Topics

Capacity Building
Climate Change
Destination Governance and Management
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Food
Infrastructure and Facilities
Resource Management
Solid Waste
Sustainable Management Systems
Transportation and Mobility

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A7 -Promotion and information
B8 -Access for all
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality
D8 -Wastewater
D9 -Solid Waste

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
14- Life Below Water
15- Life on Land

Citation

“International Union of Conservation of Nature;

2020;

Guidance for using the IUCN Global Standard for NBS;

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