OTS - Foundations: Turning G20 stimulus packages into game changers for climate and biodiversity
2020. November 16. 14:40
Beijing/Berlin/Washington, 16 November, 2020 (APA/OTS) - 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" 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 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
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