2^nd edition of IUCN Global Standard 'to advance Nature-based Solutions firmly rooted in science'

The IUCN announced the imminent release of the second edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) at the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on 10/10/2025.

'Nature-based Solutions are central to tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development. They remind us that when we work with nature — not against it — we create pathways for resilience, equity, and hope' said Dr Grethel Aguilar, Director General of IUCN.

IUCN’s first definition of NBS gathered actions which support the nature through protection, sustainable use and management, restoration or modified ecosystems, in a way which is beneficial both for humans and biodiversity. To inform the design, implementation and evaluation of NbS, IUCN — with the long-terme support of the Agence Française de Développement (ADF /French Development Agency) — has developed the IUCN Global Standard for NbS, first published in 2020.

This second edition, which has not been released as of 13/10/2025, emphasises the interconnections between ecological, social and economic dimensions…