nature-based-solutions
Nature-based solutions harness biodiversity and natural ecological processes to address environmental challenges including climate change, water security, and food production. For plant science, this approach is fundamentally important because plants form the biological foundation of resilient ecosystems, directly enabling both climate mitigation and adaptation while supporting human welfare. Research into plant diversity, physiology, and ecosystem interactions thus directly advances the practical implementation and effectiveness of these solutions.
open_in_new WikipediaPubMed · 2026-03-01
Mangrove restoration provides 5x more coastal protection per dollar than seawalls, plus $3.20/m/year in fishery and carbon benefits.
5:1 cost advantage over engineered defenses
80% wave attenuation within 7 years
$3.20/m/year co-benefits