The knowledge shared about the details and impacts of the gathered NbS cases is limited to what is provided in submitted project documents. To the best of our knowledge, there have been efforts to verify this information with involved project officers or regional experts. This could not be ensured for each case presented in the catalog. Please check the technical note for more details on the selection methodology of the represented cases. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the content of this website, nor is any liability accepted by PAX or UNEP for any loss or damage arising from the use of this site.

This catalog presents cases for potential inspiration. They cannot be considered as a blue print. Nature-based Solutions cannot be expected to solve major geopolitical conflicts. Instead, they aim to ensure more peaceful project outcomes, mainly at a local to subnational level, that lay a foundation to trickle through wider society to higher levels. They might be able to address certain root causes of conflicts, but probably cannot address all simultaneously. In other words, they are no silver bullet.

Conflict contexts can change rapidly and often in an unexpected manner. The presented cases only address the conflict context at the time of project implementation and documentation. They cannot be held accountable for a lack of sensitivity to a changed socio-political context after the project finished. Some cases do provide information on the practical implementation regarding the sustainability of the projects in case of an escalation of the conflict.