Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices

Ecosystem restoration, as a core strategy for implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS), inherently aligns with NbS principles. Despite significant progress in biodiversity conservation and restoration, China still faces risks of ecosystem degradation. To maximize the potential of NbS in China'...

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Main Authors: Chaonan Cheng, Feng Li
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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description Ecosystem restoration, as a core strategy for implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS), inherently aligns with NbS principles. Despite significant progress in biodiversity conservation and restoration, China still faces risks of ecosystem degradation. To maximize the potential of NbS in China's restoration efforts, it is crucial to develop a framework rooted in NbS principles. However, the application of NbS is hindered by weak theoretical foundations and a lack of comprehensive case studies. This study integrated NbS principles with key theoretical concepts, including sustainable development, socio-ecological systems, ecosystem services, biodiversity, restoration ecology, natural capital, and ecological products, to develop a NbS-based theoretical framework for ecosystem restoration. Drawing on insights from the ''Generation Restoration'' report, we synthesized representative practices across various Chinese ecosystems, including farmlands, forests, freshwater, grasslands, oceans, coasts, peatlands and urban areas. Our study provides both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for integrating NbS into ecosystem restoration, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and promote sustainable development in China.
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spelling doaj-art-bfa0b8fbca3744418bee0ad3075cdf682024-12-17T05:02:04ZengElsevierNature-Based Solutions2772-41152024-12-016100176Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practicesChaonan Cheng0Feng Li1Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Research Center for Ecological Restoration, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Research Center for Ecological Restoration, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Corresponding author.Ecosystem restoration, as a core strategy for implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS), inherently aligns with NbS principles. Despite significant progress in biodiversity conservation and restoration, China still faces risks of ecosystem degradation. To maximize the potential of NbS in China's restoration efforts, it is crucial to develop a framework rooted in NbS principles. However, the application of NbS is hindered by weak theoretical foundations and a lack of comprehensive case studies. This study integrated NbS principles with key theoretical concepts, including sustainable development, socio-ecological systems, ecosystem services, biodiversity, restoration ecology, natural capital, and ecological products, to develop a NbS-based theoretical framework for ecosystem restoration. Drawing on insights from the ''Generation Restoration'' report, we synthesized representative practices across various Chinese ecosystems, including farmlands, forests, freshwater, grasslands, oceans, coasts, peatlands and urban areas. Our study provides both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for integrating NbS into ecosystem restoration, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and promote sustainable development in China.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000673Sustainable developmentNature-based solutionsSocio-ecological systemEcosystem restorationEcosystem management
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Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices
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Sustainable development
Nature-based solutions
Socio-ecological system
Ecosystem restoration
Ecosystem management
title Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices
title_full Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices
title_fullStr Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices
title_full_unstemmed Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices
title_short Ecosystem restoration and management based on nature-based solutions in China: Research progress and representative practices
title_sort ecosystem restoration and management based on nature based solutions in china research progress and representative practices
topic Sustainable development
Nature-based solutions
Socio-ecological system
Ecosystem restoration
Ecosystem management
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000673
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