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 North Dakota 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 Article: How Fire Stimulated the Growth of Horse-High Grass
Soil Health Institute Factsheet: Economics of Soil Health Systems on 10 Wheat Farms in Kansas and North Dakota
- SCIENCE: Environmental Defense Fund Article: New Research Could Help Resource Managers Improve the Health and Resilience of the Mississippi River Basin
Agriculture:
- SCIENCE: (University of Tennessee-Knoxville & Doane University): Journal of Human Sciences & Extension Study: A Midwest Perspective on Biochar Integration in Extension
- Yale Environment 360 Article (ft. The Nature Conservancy & Savanna Institute): How Agroforestry Could Help Revitalize America’s Corn Belt
- Pew Charitable Trusts Article: Public Wants Stronger Protection of Sage-Grouse Habitat in West
- Pew Charitable Trusts Press Release: Poll Shows Strong Support for Strengthening Sage-Grouse Habitat Protections
- SCIENCE: Nature-Based Solutions Study: Short Rotation Willow to Restore Degraded Marginal Land and Enhance Climate Resiliency within the Prairie Pothole Region: A Potential Nature-Based Solution
- U.S. Nature4Climate/U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action Article: Sustainable Farming: Is There a Payoff?
- The Nature Conservancy Article: Climate-Proofing Our Prairies
- The Nature Conservancy Article: Resilient and Connected Plains
- The Nature Conservancy Article: Beef and Bison Can Help in Fight Against Climate Change
- The Nature Conservancy Article: How Fire Revitalizes Native Grasslands
Wetlands:
- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Nature-based Solutions Interactive Map: North Dakota – Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program
Reports
Videos & Podcasts
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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.