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💧🌏 Greg CocksNature-Based Solutions As Building Blocks For Coastal Flood Risk Reduction - A Model-Based Ecosystem Service Assessment -- <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95230-4" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95230-4</a> <-- shared paper -- <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/GIS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GIS</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/spatial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#spatial</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/mapping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mapping</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/naturebased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#naturebased</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/naturebasedsolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#naturebasedsolutions</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/NbS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NbS</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/flood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#flood</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/flooding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#flooding</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/model" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#model</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/modeling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#modeling</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/ecosystem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ecosystem</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/assessment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#assessment</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/floodrisk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#floodrisk</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/risk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#risk</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/hazard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#hazard</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/climatechange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#climatechange</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/adaption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#adaption</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/extremeweather" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#extremeweather</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/stormsurge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#stormsurge</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/mitigation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mitigation</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/metrics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#metrics</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/quantitative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#quantitative</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/hydrogeomorphic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#hydrogeomorphic</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/geomorphology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#geomorphology</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/geomorphometry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#geomorphometry</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/ecohydromorphodynamic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ecohydromorphodynamic</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/modular" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#modular</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/habitat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#habitat</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/storm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storm</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/sealevelrise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sealevelrise</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SLT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SLT</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Sicily" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sicily</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/coast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#coast</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/coastal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#coastal</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/barriers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#barriers</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/mangrove" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mangrove</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/vegetation" class="mention hashtag" 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CelloMom On Cars"Projects rooted in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NatureBased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBased</a> solutions are gaining momentum in sub-Saharan <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Africa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Africa</a>.These natural systems can build <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/resilience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#resilience</a> against hazards like flooding, heat or drought. Critically, they often also produce additional benefits for communities — such as creating jobs, boosting farm yields, increasing incomes, protecting <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#biodiversity</a> and more."<a href="https://www.wri.org/insights/nature-based-climate-solutions-sub-saharan-africa" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.wri.org/insights/nature-based-climate-solutions-sub-saharan-africa</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Solarpunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Solarpunk</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Indigenous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Indigenous</a> Perspectives: A Call for Community and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NatureBased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBased</a> Approaches Incorporating Indigenous perspectives and traditional ecological knowledge into Solarpunk can promote a more community and nature-based approach to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sustainability</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewableEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RenewableEnergy</a>, and address key social and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#environmental</a> challenges in an ethical and just way.by Mediocre-Horse-2350, 2022"Solarpunk is a cultural movement that envisions a positive future where sustainability and renewable energy are at the forefront of society, and social structures are reimagined to create a more equitable and just world. But Solarpunk has yet to fully incorporate Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing, despite their potential to contribute valuable insights and solutions to contemporary environmental and political challenges. This essay will explore the benefits of incorporating Indigenous perspectives into Solarpunk, explain how this can shift our focus towards a more community and nature-based approach, and address key problems in modern society."Indigenous perspectives on nature differ greatly from Western perspectives, which often view humans as separate from and above nature. In contrast, a lot of Indigenous worldviews typically understand humans as equal to and a part of the natural world. This perspective emphasizes the importance of community and connection to the environment and recognizes the interdependence of all living beings. Incorporating these perspectives into Solarpunk can help shift the focus away from individualistic and exploitative approaches to the environment and towards a more community-based and regenerative approach."One way in which Solarpunk can incorporate Indigenous perspectives is through the use of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). TEK encompasses Indigenous knowledge and practices related to ecological management and can offer valuable insights into sustainable and regenerative practices. "For example, traditional land management practices such as prescribed burning have been shown to reduce the risk of wildfires and promote biodiversity. Incorporating TEK into Solarpunk can lead to more effective and holistic approaches to sustainability and renewable energy. (Here is an example of traditional land management through prescribed burning, which has been used for thousands of years by Indigenous communities.)"Another way in which Solarpunk can benefit from Indigenous perspectives is through the recognition of Indigenous sovereignty and land rights. Indigenous communities have often been at the forefront of environmental and social justice movements, fighting for their right to self-determination and protection of their land and resources. Incorporating these struggles and perspectives into Solarpunk can promote a more just and equitable society, where Indigenous communities are recognized and respected."Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into not Solarpunk not only enriches the genre, but also offers a new way of looking at our relationship with the natural world. By acknowledging the inherent value of nature and the interconnectedness of all living beings, we can begin to shift away from the exploitative mindset that has led to so many of the ecological and social problems we face today. This approach aligns with Indigenous ways of knowing, which recognize that humans are not separate from nature, but rather a part of it. By centering community and nature-based approaches in Solarpunk, we can address key problems such as climate change, environmental degradation, social inequality, and colonialism, and move towards a more sustainable and just future."One potential challenge in incorporating Indigenous perspectives into Solarpunk is the risk of cultural appropriation and tokenization. It is important to acknowledge and respect the sovereignty and agency of Indigenous communities and not simply use their perspectives and knowledge for the benefit of non-indigenous individuals or groups. This means engaging in meaningful and respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities, listening to their perspectives, and ensuring that they have agency and control over how their knowledge is used and shared. By centering Indigenous sovereignty and respecting Indigenous knowledge, Solarpunk can move towards a more ethical and just approach to sustainability and renewable energy."In conclusion, incorporating Indigenous perspectives into Solarpunk can lead to a more holistic and community-based approach to sustainability and renewable energy. By recognizing the importance of community and connection to the environment, and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge and Indigenous sovereignty, Solarpunk can offer solutions to contemporary and environmental and social challenges. By promoting collective well-being and prioritizing regenerative practices, Solarpunk can lead us towards a more equitable and just future."Source: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/solarpunk/comments/13bgfug/solarpunk_and_indigenous_perspectives_a_call_for/?rdt=37491" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/solarpunk/comments/13bgfug/solarpunk_and_indigenous_perspectives_a_call_for/?rdt=37491</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TEK</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TraditionalKnowledge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TraditionalKnowledge</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PostColonialism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PostColonialism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnvironmentalJustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EnvironmentalJustice</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SocialJustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SocialJustice</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PostCapitalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PostCapitalist</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sovereignty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sovereignty</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LandBack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LandBack</a>

Ms. Que Banh<a href="https://beige.party/tags/Flooding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Flooding</a> is a challenge affecting everything from economic security, to drinking water & the pursuit of truth & reconciliation. <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Canada</a> must adapt to the urgent risks posed by worsening floods. Luckily, numerous pathways exist for individual <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Canadians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Canadians</a> to engage in <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CollectiveActions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CollectiveActions</a> to protect ourselves & our communities.<a href="https://beige.party/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ClimateChange</a> is shifting how water moves through landscapes both in our <a href="https://beige.party/tags/communities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#communities</a> & around the globe. <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Information" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Information</a> & <a href="https://beige.party/tags/awareness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#awareness</a> is key in this world of changing conditions. However, a 2022 <a href="https://beige.party/tags/audit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#audit</a> of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/FloodRisk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FloodRisk</a> preparedness in <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Ontario" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ontario</a> reported that public awareness of personal flood risk & <a href="https://beige.party/tags/liability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#liability</a> is poor across the province.Many Canadians are just one bad storm away from an unmitigated watery <a href="https://beige.party/tags/disaster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#disaster</a>. Floods are the most expensive & most frequent type of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/NaturalHazard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NaturalHazard</a> in Canada. An analysis of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/insurance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#insurance</a> solutions for flood risk found that current residential flood risk in Canada is estimated at $2.9 billion per year.<a href="https://beige.party/tags/NatureBased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBased</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunityDriven" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunityDriven</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/solutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#solutions</a> have huge potential to address gaps in <a href="https://beige.party/tags/infrastructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#infrastructure</a>, promote resilience & build <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ecological" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ecological</a> knowledge—often at a much reduced cost than traditional hard solutions like seawalls or embankments.<a href="https://beige.party/tags/GreenInfrastructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreenInfrastructure</a> can also be highly effective along <a href="https://beige.party/tags/watercourses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#watercourses</a> where, once established, vegetation helps to filter surface <a href="https://beige.party/tags/pollutants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pollutants</a>, stabilize <a href="https://beige.party/tags/erosion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#erosion</a> & prevent surges of water from spilling over.<a href="https://phys.org/news/2024-07-nature-based-solutions-effective.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://phys.org/news/2024-07-nature-based-solutions-effective.html</a><a href="https://beige.party/tags/CDNpoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CDNpoli</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ClimateAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ClimateAction</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ClimateCrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ClimateCrisis</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/NatureBasedSolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBasedSolutions</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ProtectGreenspaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ProtectGreenspaces</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/SaveGreenbelts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SaveGreenbelts</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CreateGreenspaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CreateGreenspaces</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/GreenSolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreenSolutions</a>

CelloMom On Cars"Schmitz said the team had looked at nine species in detail, including tropical forest elephants, musk oxen and sea otters, and had begun to investigate others. He added: “Many of them show similar promise to these <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bison" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bison</a>, often doubling an ecosystem’s capacity to draw down and store <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/carbon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#carbon</a>, and sometimes much more. This really is a policy option with massive potential.”"<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/15/bison-romania-tarcu-2m-cars-carbon-dioxide-emissions-aoe" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/15/bison-romania-tarcu-2m-cars-carbon-dioxide-emissions-aoe</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NatureBased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBased</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CarbonStorage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CarbonStorage</a>

CelloMom On Cars<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NatureBased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBased</a> solutions: very promising, but the devil is in the details.“How do we ensure that nature-based solutions support thriving human societies and ecosystems without compromising efforts to keep <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FossilFuels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FossilFuels</a> in the ground?”And how to do it equitably? Overview of diverse voices at the three-day Nature-based Solutions Conference.<a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/nature-based-solutions-how-can-they-work-for-climate-biodiversity-and-people/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.carbonbrief.org/nature-based-solutions-how-can-they-work-for-climate-biodiversity-and-people/</a>

PhoenixSerenity<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Treeplanting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Treeplanting</a> — the main so-called <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/NatureBased" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureBased</a> solution intended to help <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/DrawDown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DrawDown</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/CarbonDioxide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CarbonDioxide</a> from the atmosphere has become a synonym for <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/ClimateAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ClimateAction</a> . <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Governments" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Governments</a> & <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/companies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#companies</a> make <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/forestry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#forestry</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/promises" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#promises</a> that spring up like eager saplings. That’s become a convenient way to assuage <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/consumer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#consumer</a> & <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/corporate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#corporate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/guilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guilt</a> .. <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Trees</a> are wonderful, but they’re not a <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/QuickSolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#QuickSolution</a> to the <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/ClimateCrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ClimateCrisis</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/energy/2023/04/11/rewilding-nature-is-no-solution-if-all-you-ve-got-are-trees/a30e23d8-d821-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/energy/2023/04/11/rewilding-nature-is-no-solution-if-all-you-ve-got-are-trees/a30e23d8-d821-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/greenwashing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#greenwashing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/StopEcocide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StopEcocide</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/StopDeforestation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StopDeforestation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/StopClearcuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StopClearcuts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/SaveForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SaveForests</a>

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