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Résumé :
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The purpose of this booklet is to clarify how the Nature-based Solutions concept (NbS) can be applied in different types of Mediterranean ecosystems, using 14 examples of interventions proposed by IUCN Members and partners in the region as a part of a collective effort. Each of these practical experiences showcases both the weaknesses and strengths of a model that is still in the process of being consolidated and accepted by a wide community of experts. Despite the recent origin of the NbS concept, the learnings extracted from this exercise can contribute to the ongoing development of NbS guidelines in IUCN, and mostly importantly, they can illustrate what is currently understood by NbS in the Mediterranean context. This process has highlighted the main difficulties of understanding the NbS concept, especially when it comes to designing project and actions, both in the socio-political and conservationist spheres. IN LIGHT of the environmental and climate challenges faced by the Mediterranean region, exploring the application of the NbS has become vital to improve the well-being of Mediterranean communities and to ensure longterm sustainability. 5
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