December 13, 2024
“Can planting trees really save the planet?” Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have taken center stage in the climate change conversation, offering a hopeful path forward through reforestation, wetland restoration, and regenerative agriculture. These solutions promise not only to combat greenhouse gas emissions but also to restore ecosystems and improve livelihoods. But is it really that simple? Critics point to scalability, permanence, and equity challenges. Are we overhyping NBS as a magic bullet, or are we failing to recognize their
