Scaling investment in nature-based solutions

This brief presents efforts carried out through the Netherlands Flood Lab to improve flood risk modeling by incorporating Nature-based Solutions, allowing for more accurate risk pricing. It also aims to support the development of well-informed flood adaptation strategies.

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This brief reviews how the insurance industry and policymakers can catalyse investment in NbS, and identify key enablers to overcome barriers. In particular, the brief explores investment opportunities in NbS in the specific contexts of: conservation within the EU’s protected area network; resilience finance and urban green infrastructure; and wetland restoration.