Biodiversity Enhancement

Biodiversity enhancement refers to efforts and actions made to improve the variety and abundance of plant and animal life in a specific area. It is central to the effectiveness of NbS and addresses one of the most urgent global challenges alongside climate change.

NbS can reverse biodiversity loss by restoring degraded habitats, improving ecological connectivity and supporting the recovery of native species. Urban and rural interventions such as creating green corridors, restoring wetlands, rewilding areas, and enhancing structural and functional links between green and blue spaces help maintain viable populations and resilient ecosystems.

By reducing habitat fragmentation, controlling invasive alien species (plants or animals introduced from outside that spread quickly and cause harm to local nature and wildlife) and promoting native flora and fauna, NbS strengthen ecosystem functions that underpin essential services such as pollination, water purification and carbon storage. Biodiversity enhancement also creates positive feedback for climate adaptation and mitigation, as diverse ecosystems are better able to withstand and recover from extreme events. Integrating biodiversity objectives into planning, management and monitoring ensures that NbS deliver lasting ecological value alongside social and economic benefits.