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A Global Compendium of Nature-based Solutions in Small-Medium Islands
Mark D C Mansoldo1, Elisa Serra2,3, Erika Igondová1
1Ecostack Innovations, 2100, KBIC, Kordin, Paola, PLA 3000, Malta.
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|January 7, 2026
Summary
This study introduces the Small and Medium-sized Islands Nature-based Solutions (SMI-NbS) compendium, a dataset of 280 global cases. It highlights research gaps and supports sustainable development in vulnerable island ecosystems.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Ecology
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Small and medium-sized islands (SMI) possess high ecological value but face resource limitations and climate risks.
- Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer potential but their application in SMI is under-researched.
- Existing studies on NbS in SMI are fragmented, lacking systematic synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a comprehensive, open-access dataset of NbS case studies in SMI worldwide.
- To analyze NbS implementation, challenges, co-benefits, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- To identify research trends and gaps in NbS for SMI.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published and grey literature.
- Compilation of 280 NbS case studies across SMI globally.
- Data extraction on location, NbS category, ecosystem, challenges, co-benefits, and SDG links.
Main Results:
- The SMI-NbS compendium details 280 NbS case studies from SMI.
- NbS implementation predominantly focuses on ecological and climate challenges.
- Limited integration of socio-economic challenges and research gaps were identified.
Conclusions:
- The SMI-NbS compendium provides valuable data for NbS implementation in SMI.
- Further research is needed to address socio-economic challenges and broaden NbS applications.
- The compendium facilitates knowledge exchange for sustainable development in SMI.
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