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New Report shows Investing in Nature Can Deliver Up to Eight Dollars in Benefits for Every Dollar Spent on Climate Adaptation - Global Center on Adaptation

A new Global Center on Adaptation report shows nature-based solutions can yield 2:1 to 8:1 benefit–cost ratios for climate adaptation.
The study, Investing in Nature – Pathways to Scale Investments in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation, offers actionable guidance to scale NbS in infrastructure planning.
The report advocates blending public finance with private capital to reduce early-stage risk and attract investors.
Nature-based solutions should be quantified for adaptation value so they compete with conventional 'grey' infrastructure.
The analysis highlights Africa as a context where NbS investments could avert billions in climate losses by 2100.
GCA notes NbS can reduce risks and maintenance costs when integrated with large-scale infrastructure.
The report calls for embedding NbS into national planning, pipelines, and climate finance strategies.
Governance, community ownership and robust monitoring are essential for NbS impact over time.
The report links nature investments to broader development goals, including food security and livelihoods.
Despite potential benefits, NbS finance remains predominantly public and underfunded.

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