Decision-Makers Guide to Natural Climate Solutions

In recent years, information about Natural Climate Solutions has proliferated on the Internet. There are thousands of scientific studies, websites, videos, reports, and infographics available if you know where to look. Navigating this landscape can be difficult and time-consuming.

The Decision-Makers Guide to Natural Climate Solutions Science is a hub of information to help decision-makers in the public policy, corporate, and non-profit sectors better understand the science supporting a broad array of Natural Climate Solutions strategies, and apply that science to planning, policy making and corporate practices.

Climate Mitigation Potential of Natural Climate Solutions Natural Climate Solutions Toolbox Science for Decision-Makers Defining the Terms Discussion & Debate

What are Natural Climate Solutions & What is Their Climate Mitigation Potential?

Natural Climate Solutions are conservation, restoration and improved land management strategies that help remove carbon dioxide from the air while also keeping our air and water clean and our soil healthy and productive. These solutions are practical, effective, relatively inexpensive, provide numerous economic benefits to landowners and communities, and can be implemented on a wide variety of land types, including forests, farms and ranches, grasslands, and coastal wetlands.

Natural Climate Solutions Toolbox

The “Natural Climate Solutions Toolbox” provides links to a wide array of tools developed by USN4C coalition members and other organizations that can help guide the effective implementation of Natural Climate Solutions strategies.

Science for Decision-Makers

The “Science for Decision-Makers” section of this website highlights the key research on Natural Climate Solutions, complemented by blog articles, case studies, videos and infographics that summarize the research and explain the impact it can have on real-world situations.

The section explores forest, agricultural, and blue carbon pathways in-depth.

Defining the Terms

Our Glossary of Terms clearly defines the terminology frequently used in conversations around Natural Climate Solutions.

Discussion & Debate

Our “Discussion & Debate” section provides a forum for experts to discuss Natural Climate Solutions issues where there is evolving science, research gaps, and differing views.