Online Launch of the publication “The Social Dimension of Nature-based Solutions. Guidance Report” on behalf of ZEF's LAND Team, led by Jun.-Prof. Dr. Lisa Biber-Freudenberger, hosted by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn.

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) often face operational challenges, with their social dimension frequently overlooked – a critical gap that can undermine inclusive, just and effective implementation. Over the past two and a half years (April 2023 – November 2025), the BioClimSocial project has explored this issue in depth. This Guidance Report distils the lessons learnt from research and practice, providing a theoretical framework, overview of existing guidance materials, and practical examples.