Guidelines on the Implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to Combat the Negative Impact of Climate Change on Forestry

The document provides guidelines for implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to mitigate climate change effects on forestry in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It outlines global frameworks promoting NbS, such as the Bonn Challenge and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and discusses NbS approaches including ecological restoration, green infrastructure, ecosystem-based adaptation, and conservation strategies. Case studies from each country highlight afforestation, reforestation, and adaptive forest management efforts. The guidelines advocate integrating NbS into forestry policies and investments to enhance resilience against climate change while ensuring biodiversity conservation.