Global Nature-based Solutions Navigator

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are recognized as key actions to address global challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss. This project develops the NbS Navigator, a platform enables governments, non-governmental stakeholders to plan, implement, and monitor NbS efforts while aligning them with global frameworks. At the national level, the project strengthens synergies across the implementation of the Rio Conventions through joint planning between NDCs, NBSAPs, LDNs, and national development plans. By establishing a knowledge repository and providing tailored guidance, the project builds capacity and fosters collaboration. It also aims to accelerate the mobilisation of public and private investment through sustainable finance mechanisms. Through the IUCN NbS Africa Regional Hub and the global ENACT partnership, the project promotes cross-border knowledge exchange, stakeholder cooperation, and the visibility of successful NbS initiatives.

Project data

Countries
Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Africa
IKI funding
5,913,750.00 €
Duration
12/2025 till 11/2029
Status
open
Implementing organisation
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) - Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office
Political Partner
  • Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) - South Africa
  • Ministry for Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) - Senegal
  • Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MECCF) - Kenya
  • Ministry of Forestry and Natural Resources, Malawi
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State of implementation/results

  • The Digital Platform "Global NbS Navigator" for NbS Monitoring is under development
  • An Africa Regional NbS Hub based in Nairobi, Kenya, is being established and is planned to be operational by end of 2026, providing policy support, technical guidance, capacity building and investment facilitation to governments with priority
  • Investment Frameworks for Nature-based Solutions - An NbS investment screening tool is under development, building on IUCN's existing NbS Self-Assessment Tool, helping development banks and investors assess NbS project credibility and viability, reducing greenwashing risk.
  • Global Political Mobilisation through ENACT - The Secretariat of the Enhancing NbS for an Accelerated Climate Transformation (ENACT) Partnership, a global coalition advancing Nature-based Solutions across climate and biodiversity processes is hosted by IUCN and convenes ministers at United Nations climate and biodiversity negotiations.

Latest Update:
04/2026

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