COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AS NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS IN NEW OR UPDATED NATIONALLY

coastal and marine NbS) are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore 28 (a) Protecting and restoring coastal and marine ecosystems coastal and marine ecosystems in ways that address societal and ecological challenges effectively and 28 (b) Coastal zone management and protected areas adaptively. [...] Coastal and marine NbS in the context of climate change are based on the ability of coastal 29 (c) Climate-ready fisheries and fishing communities and marine ecosystems to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) and/or their ability to foster adaptation and resilience of communities and ecosystems, by acting as buffers against climate change impacts while 32 3. [...] 70%)18 acknowledged climate change greater inclusion of ocean-based measures protect marine and coastal ecosystems”, as well is a growing interest and willingness in the climate- vulnerability of coastal and marine ecosystems and within the scope and implementation of NDCs, as other global goals (e.g. [...] Coastal and marine NbS as adaptation components of new or updated NDCs [out of 148 NDCs received to date, 1 October 2023] 26 27 (a) Protecting and (b) Coastal zone management • The Bahamas committed to improve management • Albania aims to “strengthen the system of protected and conservation of ecosystems, including by areas, including coastal and marine ecosystems, for restoring coastal and and pr. [...] • Cambodia promotes the sustainable use of fisheries Climate-ready fisheries and aquaculture aim to resources, and highlights the need to increase the reduce the vulnerability and increase the resilience adaptation and resilience of this sector.