RDE536 MMO1388 - Considerations of Nature Based Solutions in Marine Licensin

Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are defined as "actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature" (IUCN). The UK government has ambition to harness nature-based solutions, which are seen as critical to achieving net zero domestically (Defra, 2023). Applying NBS in marine and coastal environments offers an opportunity to deliver "improved environmental health, climate change mitiga...