Nature Based Solutions

Nature Based Solutions

Environmental Services

Facilitating wise solutions towards a sustainable future.

About us

Nature Based Solutions shapes the management of our Ocean, Marine and Coastal Environments. We support governments, corporates, universities and NGOs to preserve biodiversity while balancing the resource needs of society. We achieve this though strategic advice on governance frameworks, law, communications, social change and resilience.

Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Noosa
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2014
Specialties
Environmental Governance, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Law, Marine and Coastal Management, Fisheries Management, Social Change Programs, and Marine Protected Areas

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    This post has been written in response to the Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek's release in LinkedIn relating to feral cats and the proposed National Feral Cat Action Plan. For those developing environmental strategies, its imperative to consider whether in developing your overall priorities you are responding objectively and without blind spots or biases, something that in my view requires an outside perspective. This could sound self-serving but a consultant that will look at the facts objectively and provide recommendations, address gaps, and who has the courage to speak frankly has the power to effect change and enable others to do the same. Years ago, one man ran a hate campaign in Australia against cats, result most Australians would prefer to own a dog than a cat, and have a bias against cats. In our view, this has become institutionalised both in the community, government and science communities. Loving nature and supporting solutions means respecting that humans have the biggest impact on the environment and we need to be courageous, stand up and acknowledge this. Having done that we need to take the decisions that bring the results. In our view, the largest impact on biodiversity in Australia is due to climate change, and the second largest is related to population increases and intensity in wildlife habitat. While spotting fires to appease voters might be an option, let's see some big decisions followed by strong strategy to take on the real issues we are facing. We believe there are always humane solutions to difficult problems that can be addressed if we are willing to move away from popular politics towards responsible action that acknowledges our part in the problem. Additionally, we develop interconnected solutions that resolve more than one pressing issue. It is our view that this needs to be better considered by governments working into the future. Kathleen's thoughts below on humane solutions regarding feral cats.

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    Australian Minister for the Environment and Water at Australian Government | Authorised T Plibersek, ALP, Redfern.

    We’re serious about protecting our native animals. That’s why we’re tackling one of their biggest killers – feral cats. Today we announced we’re investing $60 million in 55 projects to halt the invasive pest’s path of destruction. Across Australia, we’re seeing the rollout of AI-enhanced Felixer traps, drone-based thermal cameras, cat sound deterrents, AI-operated gates, and more, across a range of terrains. I also know there’s been a lot of interest in the national action plan to combat feral cats – that’s coming soon. Stay tuned.

    Penny knows Neville needs to be locked up, like all the other killers

    Penny knows Neville needs to be locked up, like all the other killers

    smh.com.au

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    UN representation on oceans matters including UN Global Compact needs to be reviewed to ensure these types of decisions don't 'go global' and to ensure the future of our oceans. We need more authenticity, diversity and appropriate global representation on powerful Boards and lobby groups. We are available to review current and future governance to ensuring it supports the biodiversity and healthy future we wish to see in our oceans.

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    Global Ocean Director, IUCN Centre for Conservation Action

    📢 This happened today! 80:20 voted for Deep sea mining exploration in national waters. Although exploration is seen as a first step towards exploitation, the increased attention around the subject may help raise awareness about the subject and potential harm and prevent commercial exploitation. IUCN #MoratoriumonDeepSeaMining Ussif Rashid Sumaila Dona Bertarelli Sian Owen Maria-Goreti Muavesi Pradeep Arjan Singh Torsten Thiele Ashok Adicéam Olivier Poivre d'Arvor Daniela V. Fernandez Dr. Diva Amon Anne-Sophie Roux Mark Haver Arlo Hemphill Jessica Battle Jessica Sweidan Antoinette Vermilye (she/her) Clément CHAZOT Raphaelle Flint Sofia Tsenikli

    Norway votes for deep-sea mining despite environmental concerns

    Norway votes for deep-sea mining despite environmental concerns

    theguardian.com

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    Thanks to SOA and Anne-Sophie Roux for their hard work on this extremely important issue. Have a listen...

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    Hey deep-sea advocates, you're going to want to watch this video... 👀👇 live on FRANCE 24, SOA #DeepSeaMining Campaign Lead for Europe Anne-Sophie Roux explains why we should all be taking action to protect our deep sea. Why? The deep sea is our largest ecosystem, carbon sink, and climate stabilizer. We cannot cope with the impacts of the #climate and #biodiversity crisis if we don’t have a healthy and functioning ocean. Thanks to our global and collaborative efforts on all continents, a growing number of countries (24 now!) chose to listen to scientists and join the moratorium to stop deep-sea mining. 🚫🌊⛏️ And on the other side, there is… Norway. 🇳🇴 The Norwegian government announced that they wanted to open their doors to deep-sea mining in the fragile and pristine Arctic Ocean—a critically important ecosystem for the regulation and the stability of our global climate. This decision goes against ALL scientific recommendations. Even the Norwegian Environmental Agency, a government scientific body, stated that this decision lacks any scientific and legal basis. 👀 On January 9th, the Norwegian Parliament will vote to either allow or refuse deep-sea mining in the Norwegian continental shelf. And the consequences of this vote will spread far beyond Norwegian borders... It will determine the future of the Arctic, and essentially, the future of our planet and humanity. 🌎 #DefendTheDeep #StopDeepSeaMining

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    At 8.30pm on the 3rd of December, I had the honour to walk with Virginia Chadwick AO, through the pouring rain to Former Environment and Water Minister, David Kemp office to deliver the bill that would make history in providing long term protection for the Great Barrier Reef. As I said, to Virginia in the rain, an absolute highlight of my professional life. A CEO and her senior lawyer (or 'breath of fresh air' as she referred to me) walking together to deliver the work of an entire organisation, stakeholders and industry groups in the hope of a unanimous outcome. The Great Barrier Reef comes under many pressures, and climate change is certainly one of them. This successful protection and increase in marine park/green zones (look but don't take) achieved 20 years ago has given the Great Barrier Reef a fighting chance. Let's all work together to protect it in fture. We (the entire team at the GBRMPA) knew what we were doing and I suggest to anyone looking to effectively protect the marine and coastal environment for the future: History and those that make it are sometimes the best teachers. Especially, those that are capable innovators. Virginia et al it was a pleasure to be the lead strategic lawyer on this, and flank you and support the entire organisation in the final delivery to success. #greatbarrierreef #20years #climatechange #marineprotection #marine #marineconservation #resultsmatter #outcomes #oceanconservation #oceans

    On this day 20 years ago, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 was introduced to protect marine areas in the World Heritage Area. At the time of its introduction, the new zoning plan was widely acclaimed as a new global benchmark for the conservation of marine ecosystems, providing a model for the introduction of other large-scale marine protected areas around the world. The zoning plan remains one of our key management tools in helping to protect and build the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Learn more on zoning: https://bit.ly/3GmF5Se © Commonwealth of Australia (Reef Authority), Photographer: Braden Smith

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    This makes us happy! Something to celebrate and ACT on. #healthyoceans #biodiversity #ocean #oceans #bbnj #treaty #connect #weareallconnected

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