Juliette Martin will share insights from her latest research on the governance of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as part of the GADRI Lecture Series organized by the Kyoto University, Japan.
Juliette Martin will present her work on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), focusing on the governance conditions that shape their implementation. Her research explores the role of institutions, policy processes, and stakeholder perspectives in supporting effective and sustainable environmental action. Through a transdisciplinary approach, she aims to strengthen connections between science, policy, and practice to enhance the impact of nature-based solutions.
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Abstract:
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly promoted to address climate change, biodiversity loss and disaster risk, yet a gap remains between policy ambition and on-the-ground implementation. This talk examines the governance conditions that explain this gap and shape the uptake and sustainability of NbS. Drawing on transdisciplinary research across different contexts, it brings together evidence on the factors enabling and constraining NbS implementation, comparisons with grey infrastructure, and empirical insights from established systems such as protection forests. It highlights governance challenges and considers policy options for addressing them to support the mainstreaming of nature-based approaches in policy and practice.
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