Quiz: Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

What are Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)?

• Technological fixes for climate change

• Conservation approaches relying on artificial intelligence

• Actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems to address societal challenges

• Use of fertilizers to increase crop yield

Which of the following is an example of a Nature-Based Solution to coastal erosion?

• Concrete sea walls

• Offshore drilling

• Mangrove reforestation

• Plastic barriers

Which international organization has developed a Global Standard for NbS?

• UNESCO

• IUCN

• UNDP

• Greenpeace

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a benefit of NbS?

• Biodiversity conservation

• Carbon sequestration

• Increased fossil fuel extraction

• Improved water quality

Nature-Based Solutions contribute directly to which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?

• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

• SDG 14 – Life Below Water

• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption

• SDG 1 – No Poverty

NbS can only be applied in forested ecosystems, not marine or coastal areas.

• True

• False

NbS can help communities adapt to climate change by reducing risks from floods and heatwaves.

• True

• False

Restoring wetlands is an example of a Nature-Based Solution.

• True

• False

Nature-Based Solutions are always cheaper than engineered infrastructure.

• True

• False

Green roofs in urban areas are considered an example of a Nature-Based Solution.

• True

• False