GX & Decarbonization Research

Margherita Paladini, Claudia Cocozza, Alessio Giovannelli +2

This review of 80 studies examines how plant functional traits influence ecosystem functioning in urban and forest systems. It shows that traits mediate ecosystem services and resilience, depending on environmental and management context, s…

Erich Wolff, Perrine Hamel, Alex M. Lechner +16

This paper argues that monitoring nature-based solutions (NbS) is crucial for regulatory compliance, stakeholder co-creation, and practice improvement. While specific data or methodology is absent in the title, it implies a framework for me…

Carlo Confalonieri, Danilo Abis, Niccolò Nirino +1

This systematic review synthesizes 22 peer-reviewed studies (2011-2025) on how financial institutions identify, assess, and manage nature-related risks. It finds that biodiversity loss creates physical and transition risks with potential sy…

Pedro F. P. Rocha, Theocharis A. Plomaritis, Susana Costas

This systematic review of 119 papers examines how well coastal nature-based solutions (NbS) align with definitions from the European Commission (EC) and IUCN. Results show 66% compliance with EC and 63% with IUCN definitions, but fundamenta…

Kirk B. Enu, Christian Albert, Beate Jessel

This paper proposes a governance-informed typology for nature-based solutions (NbS) based on implementation leadership, addressing the gap in existing classifications that prioritize technical form over governance. Analyzing 35 urban NbS ca…

Jinyu Gong, Lin-Xuan He, Luyao Cui +3

This review categorizes Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into ecological restoration, infrastructure-related, and ecosystem management approaches, summarizing their ecological, social, and economic benefits globally and in China. It highlights …

Hadassa Moreira, Sharon Janssen, Koen J.J. Kuipers +4

This study quantifies combined threats (land use, climate change, nitrogen deposition) to global vascular plant diversity by upscaling local impacts to global extinction risk. It estimates 23.3% of species are threatened, with land use cont…

Rodrigo Cámara‐Leret, Patrick R. Roehrdanz, Jordi Bascompte

This study compiled a database of 90,536 reports to assess how climate change and indigenous language loss affect Amazonian biocultural heritage. It found that climate change will reduce ranges of utilized plant species more than non-utiliz…

Jennifer Cavarra, Silvia Tomasi, Gianluca Grilli

This paper explores the justice dimensions (recognitional and restorative) of integrated nature-based solutions in cities at the energy-biodiversity nexus, examining their potential and challenges.

Janina Harmanen, Anne Viljanen, Charlotta Harju +2

This paper analyzes the factors for developing business ecosystems around urban nature-based solutions (NBS) based on evidence from Finland. It highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and viable business models for scal…

Erik Andersson, Brenda Lin

This paper argues that for nature-based solutions (NbS) to be sustainable long-term, they need socio-cultural activation through biocultural practices that engage communities. It highlights the role of Indigenous and local ecological knowle…

Van Oosterzee P.

This paper discusses the importance of accounting for biodiversity and the ecosystem sector in emissions trading schemes. It explores the possibility of incorporating ecosystem values into carbon markets, though specific methods are unclear…

Ulla Helimo, Charlotte Maddinson, Sami El Geneidy +1

This paper examines the scopes and challenges of carbon neutrality and nature-positive claims in higher education institutions (HEIs). Based on expert workshops in Finland, it proposes minimum Scope 3 categories (business travel, waste, pro…

Vasiliki Karageorgou

This study maps priority areas for biodiversity protection in eight regional cities of Slovakia by analyzing their strategic development documents. It examines multi-level governance, highlighting how local priorities align with national an…

M. Y. R. Pandin, Gita Lidyawati Safitri, Alif Fa'is Nurfadila +4

This study examines the effects of Biodiversity Accounting Disclosure (BAD), Climate Governance (CG), and Environmental Risk Management (ERM) on corporate reputation among mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2023-202…

Martina Della Casa, Benedetto Rugani, Gabriele Guidolotti +2

This paper applies consequential life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate nature-based solutions (NbS) for land restoration in Turin, Italy and its surrounding municipalities. It analyzes environmental impacts of NbS, providing insights for …

Tai, Lik Ren

This study quantifies mangrove loss in East Malaysia from 1996-2020 and projects flood exposure to 2050. It finds that mangrove management trajectory has a larger impact on future flood exposure than emissions scenario choice. Historical lo…

Sameh Missaoui, Zein Kallas, Antonio Campo +1

This study examines how voluntary vs mandatory payment mechanisms affect willingness to pay (WTP) for forest restoration via Nature-based Solutions in Valencia, Spain, using a discrete-choice experiment with 603 respondents. Results show st…

Liu F.

This paper examines the heterogeneous effects of green finance on biodiversity conservation, suggesting that impacts vary by region and type of financing.

Farrell C.A.

This paper examines the challenges and lessons of aligning nature-related sustainability reporting across national, business, and farm scales using Ireland as a case study, focusing on biodiversity reporting coordination.