Assessing the Impacts of Nature-Based Solutions on Ecosystem Services

This paper examines the potential benefits of implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in the Nima River subbasin in Colombia. The study uses a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems nexus approach to assess NbS’s impacts on various ecosystem services.

The paper highlights the following key findings:

• The NbS scenario, which focuses on forest landscape restoration, has a net positive economic impact across most evaluated ecosystem services.
• Water flow regulation shows the most significant economic benefit under the NbS scenario.
• Trade-offs are associated with the NbS scenario, including reduced food provisioning services.

The paper provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to implement NbS and integrate ecosystem service valuation into land use planning. Download the full paper to learn how this study can support the development of Payment for Ecosystem Services schemes and contribute to local sustainable development and global conservation goals.