Introduction
Natural Climate Solutions, also called Nature-Based Solutions, are actions that reduce emissions and increase carbon storage in forests, farms, grasslands and wetlands, while providing a host of additional benefits for people and the environment.
Practices that could be included are actions like encouraging farming techniques that retain carbon in the soil, such as planting cover crops; conserving and replanting forests; conserving and restoring coastal wetlands; and reducing the loss of natural areas, planting trees, and providing parks in communities.
Not only do these efforts help address climate change – they can improve water quality, prevent natural disasters like wildfire, drought, and flooding, protect wildlife habitat, and provide opportunities for hiking and fishing. Best of all, these solutions are cost effective, and can often improve local economies.
Below you can explore how people in Nebraska are benefiting from implementing nature-based solutions in their community through a diverse set of resources from USN4C members and others, including blog articles, videos, comprehensive reports, and more.
Blog Articles
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The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska Article: Conservation Agriculture: Nebraska Solutions for a Sustainable Farming Future
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The Nature Conservancy Article: Improving Soil Health for Resilient Farms and Clean Waters
- Environmental Defense Fund Article: New Research Could Help Resource Managers Improve the Health and Resilience of the Mississippi River Basin
Forests:
- National Wildlife Federation Article: Using Fire to Fight Fire: How Beneficial Burns are Helping Forests, Wildlife and People to Adapt to a Changing World
Agriculture & Grasslands:
- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Nature-based Solutions Interactive Map: Nebraska – Rotational Grazing in the Sandhills
- The Nature Conservancy Article: Resilient and Connected Plains
- The Nature Conservancy Article: The Prairie Evangelist: Restoring Endangered Prairies Provides Habitat for Native Pollinators
- Yale Environment 360 Article (ft. The Nature Conservancy & Savanna Institute):How Agroforestry Could Help Revitalize America’s Corn Belt
- SCIENCE: (University of Tennessee-Knoxville & Doane University): Journal of Human Sciences & Extension Study: A Midwest Perspective on Biochar Integration in Extension
- U.S. Nature4Climate/Environmental Defense Fund Article: Cargill and Soil Health Institute find farmer experience with soil health pays off. Here’s how.
Reports
The Nature Conservancy Report: 2024 Nebraska Annual Report
The Nature Conservancy Report: Conservation Agriculture – Nebraska Solutions for a Sustainable Farming Future
Videos & Podcasts
The Nature Conservancy Video: Platte River Prairies Campaign
Explore More!
A new national survey conducted by U.S. Nature4Climate shows that voters across party lines support natural climate solutions more than ever, suggesting fertile ground for bi-partisan cooperation and consensus-building, opening up new avenues for climate action. Learn more.
Explore U.S. Climate Alliance‘s Climate Policy Database.
Explore Nature4Communities, a resource that shows you how nature-based solutions are critical for your community’s well-being and become a better advocate for their implementation.