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Human-Nature Interactions
he threats posed by climate change and global biodiversity loss are increasingly seen as a major problem for the future of nature and
humanity. Significant improvements in the understanding of how human and nature
interact are thus required to address both challenges comprehensively. Over the past
decade, different nature-based approaches, such as Ecosystem-based Adaptation
(EbA), Green Infrastructure (GI), and Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP),
have enriched the scientific discourse and gained prominence in policy- and
decision-making. However, the underlying concepts are vaguely defined, and their
systematic uptake is hampered by a lack of clarity over the relationships and overlaps
between different nature-based approaches. Here, we discuss recent advances in
conceptualizing human–nature interactions with the aim of making these concepts
more tangible and applicable for a broader audience.
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