Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Humanitarian Action
A Sphere Unpacked Guide
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions that hold the twin objectives of providing for human well-being and protecting the environment. They are a tangible solution that can build immediate and long-term resilience for those affected by crisis.
This Unpacked Guide focuses on NbS for resilience in humanitarian contexts, including for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation.
Series: Humanitarian Standards
Published: 2024
Pages: 90
eBook: 9781788534321
Paperback: 9781788534314
Multibuy 10: 9781788534338
This Unpacked Guide focuses on NbS for resilience in humanitarian contexts, including for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation.
| Introduction | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature-based solutions for humanitarian action | |||
| Towards an integrated approach | |||
| Applying the Sphere technical standards | |||
| Tools for Integrating nature-based solutions | |||
| Glossary | |||
| Appendices |
Sphere Association
The Sphere Project was initiated in 1997 by a group of NGOs and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to develop a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian response. In 2017, the Sphere Project became independent as and is now the Sphere Association.
You might also like:
