The principles of natural climate solutions

Peter Woods Ellis (), Aaron Marr Page, Stephen Wood, Joseph Fargione, Yuta J. Masuda, Vanessa Carrasco Denney, Campbell Moore, Timm Kroeger, Bronson Griscom, Jonathan Sanderman, Tyson Atleo, Rane Cortez, Sara Leavitt and Susan C. Cook-Patton
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Peter Woods Ellis: The Nature Conservancy
Aaron Marr Page: Forum Nobis
Stephen Wood: The Nature Conservancy
Joseph Fargione: The Nature Conservancy
Yuta J. Masuda: Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Vanessa Carrasco Denney: The Nature Conservancy
Campbell Moore: The Nature Conservancy
Timm Kroeger: The Nature Conservancy
Bronson Griscom: Conservation International
Jonathan Sanderman: Woodwell Climate Research Center
Tyson Atleo: Nature United
Rane Cortez: The Nature Conservancy
Sara Leavitt: The Nature Conservancy
Susan C. Cook-Patton: The Nature Conservancy

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: Abstract Natural climate solutions can mitigate climate change in the near-term, during a climate-critical window. Yet, persistent misunderstandings about what constitutes a natural climate solution generate unnecessary confusion and controversy, thereby delaying critical mitigation action. Based on a review of scientific literature and best practices, we distill five foundational principles of natural climate solutions (nature-based, sustainable, climate-additional, measurable, and equitable) and fifteen operational principles for practical implementation. By adhering to these principles, practitioners can activate effective and durable natural climate solutions, enabling the rapid and wide-scale adoption necessary to meaningfully contribute to climate change mitigation.

Date: 2024
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