Recognising the diverse values and understandings of nature in NbS design, implementation and assessment is crucial for more inclusive, equitable and just biodiversity conservation and decision-making. There are significant knowledge gaps as to how different worldviews, knowledge systems, and broad and specific values, shape, and influence NbS design, planning and implementation in different decision-making contexts. This includes taking account of the many ways that values can be compared, combined, or used by different groups in parallel. Comparative research on the contribution of different method families (e.g., ‘nature-based’, ‘behaviour-based’, ‘statement-based’ and ‘integrated’ methods) to NbS assessment could significantly guide NbS policy and decision-making.
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