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BEIJING, BERLIN, and WASHINGTON, November 17, 2020, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

New study stresses the pivotal role of 'Nature-based Solutions' in addressing

the crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and global pandemics

In the run-up to the G20 summit in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia, on November

21/22, a new report prepared by an expert from the World Resource Institute

(WRI) and co-authors from other centres of expertise calls for Nature-based

Solutions to play a pivotal role in responding to three of the highest risks to

humankind: biodiversity loss, climate change and emergence of zoonotic

diseases. The "Nexus Report: Nature Based Solutions to the Biodiversity and

Climate Crisis" [https://www.foundations-20.org/#publications ] highlights in

particular the need for significantly increased protection and restoration

schemes with a focus on tropical forests and coastal ecosystems. It was jointly

released today by three international foundations: the German-based global

Foundations Platform F20, the Wyss Campaign for Nature in the U.S.A. and the

Chinese Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology.

The foundations call on the G20 nations to integrate Nature Based Solutions as

a core element into their economic stimulus packages as one of the most

promising pathways to achieve one the key objectives set for the summit:

Safeguarding the planet. "We expect the G20 to demonstrate the political

leadership that is required now to turn Nature-based Solutions into an

integrated multi-lateral response to the intertwined crisis of biodiversity

loss, climate change and global pandemics", said Stefan Schurig, Secretary

General F20, on behalf of the three foundations.

A recent report

[https://www.vivideconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/201028-GSI-report_October-release.pdf ] by Vivid Economics and the Finance for Biodiversity

Initiative underlines the urgency and importance of addressing major

shortcomings of the current economic stimulus packages launched by the G20

nations in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Press release in full length [https://www.foundations-20.org/#publications ]

Contact:

Stefan Schurig

Secretary General

stefan.schurig@foundations-20.org

Brian O'Donnell

Director

brian@campaignfornature.org

SOURCE: Campaign for Nature