Why in the news
TREESCAPES 2026 in New Delhi spotlighted agroforestry for climate resilience, just as UNEP’s State of Finance for Nature 2026 report flagged a wide funding gap for nature-positive action.
About NbS
- IUCN meaning: actions that protect, manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems.
- Address climate change, food and water security and disaster risk.
- Defining trait: shared gains for human well-being and biodiversity.
Key numbers
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|
| Mangroves: flood damage averted yearly | $57 billion; 18+ million people protected |
| Spending on nature-negative activity per $1 invested in nature (UNEP, 2026) | nearly $30 |
| Agroforestry share of India’s carbon stocks | about 20% |
Why NbS matter for India
| Theme | Example |
|---|
| Climate | Carbon sinks; Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (2025) planted 262.4 crore saplings |
| Disaster risk | MISHTI shields coastal Odisha and West Bengal from cyclonic surges |
| Water | Jakkur Lake revival in Bengaluru raised water tables and curbed floods |
| Livelihoods | Eco-tourism, forestry and organic farming jobs; MGNREGS funds natural resource work |
Exam angle
- MISHTI: Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes.
- NbS definition comes from IUCN.