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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 5d

There is still time to join the October 2025 cohort!

Apply here ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

Nature-based Solutions to Global Challenges Foundation Course

This course provides an introduction to the science, policy, practice, resourcing and governance of nature-based solutions, taught by leading experts from the University of Oxford and beyond.

www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org

Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 5d

🌍🎓 "Twice a year we bring together a truly global, cross-sector cohort for an intensive, highly interactive exploration of the very latest science and practice on nature-based solutions." - Prof Nathalie Seddon

Featured in University of Oxford #ClimateEducation:
www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-...

Climate education at Oxford | University of Oxford

Across departments, colleges and student-led societies, the University is delivering innovative education and engagement programmes that connect students in Oxford and around the world with the knowle...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 7d

🌿Participants will be equipped with practical frameworks and examples for designing or evaluating investment-ready NbS🌿

Course details:
📍 Online, interactive sessions
📅 21st October - 18th December
🕛 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 - 3pm UK time

Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 7d

How can #NaturebasedSolutions balance bankability and integrity? 🌱

Explore the governance and financing of NbS projects on our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course 🌍

Led by @wwf.org.uk NbS team

Apply now (deadline 13th October 2025) ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 12d

🌿 Shaping the future with #NaturebasedSolutions: Policymaking for NbS🌿

🎓 Join our October 2025 NbS Foundation Course to explore the science, practice, policy, governance and financing of nature-based solutions.

Apply here (Deadline 13th Oct): www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 20d

The core challenge of #naturefinance: how can we green finance and finance green? 🌿💰

Join expert Professor Nicola Ranger on the upcoming NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course – currently open for applications
➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 22d

Led by expert Dr Erin Gray, we will examine how we can value nature, with a focus on #ecosystemservices including the methods, frameworks and tools, as well as the challenges for making valuation decision-relevant

Apply to join Oct 2025 course: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

Nature-based Solutions to Global Challenges Foundation Course

This course provides an introduction to the science, policy, practice, resourcing and governance of nature-based solutions, taught by leading experts from the University of Oxford and beyond.

www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org

Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 22d

How can we better capture nature’s values for decision-making?🌱
Explore this crucial question & more on the upcoming
NbS Foundation Course, currently open for applications: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

Including insights from the recent paper on NbS for #economicrecovery⬇️

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Sep 5

Currently being debated in the House of Lords, the Bill is intended to speed up planning and deliver new housing and infrastructure...

But the proposed mechanisms in Part 3 risk enabling the destruction of some of England’s most precious habitats and species 🏗️🌳

Read the priority amendments 👆

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Sep 5

How can the Planning and Infrastructure Bill bring positive outcomes for people and #naturerecovery?

➡️ New Briefing Note highlights priority amendments to make the Bill less damaging and more nature-positive 📜

Read here: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/plannin...

@eci-bio.bsky.social

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 27

Land-based carbon dioxide removal #CDR options have strong emphasis in the EU’s roadmap to #netzero, but at what cost? 🌎

A new study shows how the EU climate neutrality strategy may undermine nature-based mitigation goals in the Global South

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/potenti...

View of the tree canopy from the Amazon Rainforest.

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 20

Scholarship applications are still open for our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course - October 2025! 🎓

Apply using the scholarship application form 👉
forms.office.com/e/LwspKBp5uW

⏰ Applications close Tuesday 2nd September.

#NbSEducation #NaturebasedSolutions

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 13

AGRIIH shared early progress on their collaborative agricultural resilience work at #BES Nature, Farming & Food Symposium, and #Groundswell 2025🌾

Find out more & sign up to get involved:
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/agriih-...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 12

Welcoming applications for our next NbS to Global Challenges course - October 2025 🌏
For professionals seeking a solid understanding of #naturebasedsolutions, their implementation in practice & 'what good looks like'

Find out more & apply ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 11

Shade trees hold diverse values to cocoa farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria 🌳

A new #mixedmethods study published in #AgroforestrySystems by NbSI’s Zoe Brown found that cocoa farms host a rich diversity of native & economically valuable trees

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/shade-t...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 8

Critically, the ruling provides a tool to operate #climatejustice and demand accountability and action from the countries, corporations and governments causing climate harm.

Read more in our latest blog: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/icj-adv...

New ‘World Court’ ruling opens the door for ambitious climate action

In a historic win for climate justice, the world’s highest court delivered an advisory opinion setting out States’ legal obligations in respect to climate change. From grassroots beginnings to the Int...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 8

The #ICJAO makes clear that States are legally required to implement ambitious climate action, and failure to do so could breach international law.

This global milestone follows six years of campaigning by law students from the Pacific Islands and lobbying led by Vanuatu.

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 8

📢 A historic win for climate justice: New ruling from the 'World Court' opens the door for ambitious climate action 🌏

The International Court of Justice delivered an advisory opinion on States’ legal obligations in respect to climate change

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/icj-adv...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 5

'Biodiversity supports the very fundamentals of human life, but its multi-faceted nature means it is easy for aspects of it to be in decline without us even realising.'

@naturebasedsols.bsky.social's Dr Emily Warner discusses the challenges of measuring biodiversity.

#OxfordClimate

How do we measure success in the fight to save nature? | University

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 5

"How do we measure success in the fight to save nature?" 🌱
New Expert Comment by NbSI's Dr Emily Warner for @ox.ac.uk

#Naturebasedsolutions projects won't find success without strong ecological monitoring, but this is not always an easy task.

Read the full article ➡️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 5

Last few days to apply to join our team as Executive Education & Administrative Assistant 🌿

If you are a people person with strong organisational skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Find full details and how to apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Deadline Friday 8th August 12:00 UK time

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 4

🌍 | Nathalie Seddon, Professor of Biodiversity @biology.ox.ac.uk ‬ and Founding Director of @naturebasedsols.bsky.social, champions the importance of working with nature in the bid to tackle the climate crisis.

Learn more about her career and research ⬇️
www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-...

#OxfordClimate

Professor Nathalie Seddon - Championing nature in a changing world

Nathalie Seddon, Professor of Biodiversity an Founding Director of the Nature-based Solutions Initiative, discusses her career and the importance of working with nature in the bid to tackle the climat...

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Aug 1

🌱 We are welcoming applications for the next #NaturebasedSolutions to Global Challenges foundation course: October 2025

Learn the fundamentals of NbS from experts on policy, governance, finance and more.

Find out more ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · Jul 29

'Nature-based Solutions for Societal Transformation' is one of our most viewed talks this year. Challenging narrow approaches that reduce Nature-based Solutions to offsets or isolated projects, calling for integrating Indigenous & Local Knowledge for just, transformative change.

Nature-based Solutions for Societal Transformation. - Prof Nathalie Seddon

YouTube video by Oxford Biodiversity Network

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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join our next NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course - October 2025 (online) 📚

Taught by world-leading experts, you will explore the science, policy, practice, resourcing and governance of #naturebasedsolutions 🌍

Find out more & apply ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

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