In this paper, we reflect on the implications for science, policy and practice of the recently
introduced concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), with a focus on the European context …

Increased use of annual payments to land managers for ecological outcomes indicates a
growing interest in exploring the potential of this approach. In this viewpoint, we drew on the …

Earlier this year, the first global thematic assessment from the Intergovernmental Science-
Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) evaluated the state of …

Riparian zones are the interface between aquatic and terrestrial systems along inland
watercourses. They have a disproportionate ecological role in the landscape considering …

Effective conservation management interventions must combat threats and deliver benefits
at costs that can be achieved within limited budgets. Considerable effort has focused on …

Climate change is driving species to shift their distributions toward high altitudes and
latitudes, while habitat loss and fragmentation may hamper species ability to follow their …

The continuous decline of forest biodiversity highlights the importance of the development of
cost-effective and ecologically sustainable land-use planning approaches. Spatial …

Conflicts between agriculture and biodiversity conservation in Europe are increasing, due to
multiple demands from agricultural ecosystems, including a growing need for high quality …

Global conservation efforts are increasingly focused on expanding the amount of
permanently protected private land, with the aim of preserving biodiversity. These efforts are …

Market-based instruments (MBIs) have emerged as a popular approach to balance
development and conservation objectives. However, their ability to accomplish this is often …