noun phrase · academic
nature-based solutions
UK/ˈneɪtʃə(r) beɪst səˈluːʃənz/US/ˈneɪtʃər beɪst səˈluːʃənz/NA·TURE-based so·LU·tions
Using natural systems or processes (e.g. wetlands, forests) to address environmental challenges like flooding or climate change.
Examples
“Restoring wetlands is a nature-based solution to reduce flood risk.”
“Cities adopt nature-based solutions to manage stormwater sustainably.”
“Nature-based solutions can deliver both climate mitigation and biodiversity benefits.”
Band 8 sentence
“Nature-based solutions like restoring wetlands can reduce flood risk while improving biodiversity and carbon storage.”
Collocations
- implement nature-based solutions
- urban nature-based solutions
Word family
Common mistakes
natural solutions→nature-based solutions
green solutions→nature-based solutions
Say it for a higher band
5natural solutions→6green solutions→7+nature-based solutions
Synonyms
green infrastructure
Easily confused
green infrastructure
“The city invested in green infrastructure such as permeable pavements and in nature-based solutions like restored wetlands.”
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