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Marine and coastal Nature-based Solutions (blue NbS) offer integrated environmental solutions but face slow uptake. Eight recommendations are proposed to advance blue NbS research, development, and implementation for global challenges.

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  • Global environmental politics are dominated by interconnected crises: biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health.
  • Marine and coastal Nature-based Solutions (blue NbS) present an opportunity to mitigate human impacts on marine ecosystems and provide human co-benefits.
  • The current slow adoption of blue NbS hinders progress despite the urgent need for integrated environmental management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the slow uptake of blue NbS by providing integrated social-ecological advice.
  • To guide practitioners and researchers in advancing the development and implementation of effective blue NbS.
  • To encourage strategic dialogue and research supporting solution-focused narratives for environmental challenges.

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  • Development of eight key recommendations for advancing blue NbS.
  • Grouping recommendations into three strategic themes: objectives, function, and mechanisms.
  • Synthesizing current knowledge to inform practical guidance and research directions.

Main Results:

  • Eight actionable recommendations are presented to foster effective blue NbS.
  • Recommendations are structured thematically to guide research and implementation efforts.
  • The study provides a framework for advancing blue NbS in global environmental management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective implementation of blue NbS requires integrated social-ecological advice and targeted research.
  • Addressing the slow uptake of blue NbS is crucial for tackling interconnected global environmental challenges.
  • The proposed recommendations aim to stimulate strategic action and research for successful blue NbS deployment.