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The impacts of climate change,
such as the increased rate and severity of harsh weather patterns, must be lessened
as soon as possible. By implementation of a comprehensive policy that addresses
several interlinked issues influencing our planet, such as energy and food
security, watershed management, ecosystem services, and equity, is one way to achieve
this. This article makes the case for specific actions that can support communities
in adopting this vital issue, including it in their tactical plans, and
involving policymakers in the process of making guidelines.
Every phase of human life is concerned
by climate change. Such as, the consequences of rising sea levels on human
health and agriculture are damaging coastal towns, which were once main economic
hubs. These interconnected dangers expose human well-being and cause substantial
financial losses. Communities will be able to address these issues and ensure
that they are not overshadowed by the short-term effects of climate change if
they take a comprehensive approach. These include improved management of the
water supply; improved capabilities for disaster response, preparedness, and
resilience; justifiable distribution of resources for clean energy in order to
lower emissions and increase efficiency; increased utilization of ecosystem services
and protection of ecosystems; measures for mitigation and adaptation, as well
as harmonized action across industries and geographical regions. A primary vision
or mission that stresses broader objectives such as community fortune and environmental
stewardship can be useful in awakening commitment with public, private, and
political stakeholders in addition to addressing immediate issues. For
meaningful advancement toward meeting the objectives of living sustainably governments,
corporations, civil society organizations, and the general public need a common
purpose.
The importance of integrating nature-based
solutions into infrastructure design and urban development planning has been known
by numerous stakeholders, the government, and relevant organizations. Under
international law, many nations are now required to protect species and
habitats. The Grand Kruger National Park
in South Africa and the Kavango East
Forest Reserve in Botswana are two examples of such initiatives that regularly
fail due to insufficient funding and institutional coordination. Lack of
scientific knowledge and project manager and planner guidance is a key barrier to
mainstream development thinking's unification of nature-based solutions.
Communities can cooperate to support best practices, promote suitable decision-making
skills, and improve climate education to overcome this obstacle.
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Partnerships between the public
and private sectors have a lot of potentials and should play a big part in
making sure that communities get the most out of nature-based solutions. Local
authorities, developers, experts, and practitioners can work together to
strengthen participatory planning processes, develop appropriate policies and
standards, and inform the general public about the benefits and costs of those
outcomes. While collaborating with non-governmental partners and institutions
to make the outcomes of implementation more predictable, local actors can make significant
contributions to the identification and preparation of new and efficient
technologies, the implementation and monitoring of programs, and the promotion
of best practices. Transparency and accountability can be enhanced while
decision-making based on evidence and science can be enhanced through community
involvement in planning and policymaking.
Similarly, trust, confidence, and
capacity for sustainable development and innovation will be enhanced by
enhancing planning capacity and stakeholder participation in policy
formulation. Platforms and models that can help communities adopt nature-based
solutions already exist. The SDG Action Platform (SDGPAP), the Green
Communities Working Group (GCWG) framework, and the CDP Framework for
Nature-Based Solutions are all examples that can be used by any community.
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Individuals can investigate how
they can become involved with nature-based solutions through educational
activities or internet applications. For instance, there ought to be a program
for youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18, and it ought to include outings
on foot to introduce youngsters to the natural world. Students learned how to
take pictures and videos in the great outdoors, took pictures of the animals
and landscapes around them, and then uploaded those videos to social media. In
addition, students investigate how to identify the photograph's plants and
animals, which features were deemed to be of the utmost significance, and how
to comprehend the significance of the images.
Climate change poses numerous
challenges, including worsening food insecurity and escalating existing
inequality, as previously stated. Food insecurity makes it more important to
bring people, money, and new ideas together to solve global problems. In the
most recent instance, UN Secretary-General António Guterres designated June
2021 as World Hunger Day and urged all nations and communities to observe the
Day of Solidarity against Poverty. Food insecurity has persisted despite $1
trillion in aid commitments since 2000. Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Yemen
account for nearly half of the extremely food-insecure populations. Despite the
staggering overall numbers, extreme weather and food insecurity have
significantly worsened in 2022 compared to 2020. Indeed, the economic effects of
the pandemic, extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought, and
conflict are causing a lot of families and communities to face serious
challenges and uncertainty. Even though some academics believe that crises make
inequality worse, disruptions in the infrastructure, labour market, and
education access can also make people more vulnerable, which has long-term
effects on societies and individuals. As a result, by putting a greater
emphasis on women and girls and making them less susceptible to natural
disasters, building inclusive growth and recovery can aid in reducing the
effects of climate change.