Nature-Based Solution to Climate Change Shows Enormous Potential

For the first time, the study provides a comprehensive overview of nature-based solutions (NbS) to reduce climate change and benefit biodiversity in the United Kingdom. The detailed review of the available data, which includes contributions from over 100 scientists, outlines the strengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs of NbS in various environments across the UK.

Cities with plenty of trees have a lot of carbon-capture opportunities. Despite occupying 0.03 percent of Britain's land area, the city of Leicester accounts for nearly 0.2 percent of Britain's aboveground carbon store, with trees accounting for over 97 percent of this.

Urban trees also have a localized cooling impact, which is expected to save £22 million in annual energy usage in London alone. Furthermore, trees improve leisure and people's relationship to nature and benefit wildlife by creating habitat and improving connectivity.

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