Nature-based Solutions in Nationally Determined Contributions: Synthesis and Recommendations for enhancing climate ambition and action by 2020

By analyzing across 10 substantive assessments of the role of nature based solutions in NDCs, the tool discusses six broad recommendations for policy makers to support the process of mainstreaming nature-based solutions. The recommendations are developed from detailed feedback from partners and analytical work to unpack key features of NDCs through a nature-based solution perspective. The tool also includes more technical recommendations to aid agencies improve clarity and rigor around nature-based solutions when preparing or revising NDCs particuarly relating to marine and coastal ecosystems.