Smart Net-Zero

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) | Source | Report |

This IUCN report explores how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can support sustainable agriculture by aligning various farming approaches—such as agroecology, regenerative agriculture, and organic farming—with the IUCN Global Standard for NbS™. When correctly implemented, these approaches enhance biodiversity conservation, ensure economic viability, and support climate resilience and food security. The report recommends sustainable practices such as crop rotation, reduced chemical inputs, and agroforestry, alongside financial and policy reforms like redirecting harmful subsidies. It provides criteria-based assessments and policy guidance for integrating NbS into agricultural systems, emphasizing the need for strong governance and coherence within global frameworks such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the EU Green Deal.