Økonomiske virkemidler

Det finnes et bredt spekter av økonomiske virkemidler som kan tas i bruk for å støtte implementering og forvaltning av naturbaserte løsninger. Noen virkemidler er ment å finansiere NBL direkte, som offentlige tilskudd, subsidier og betaling for økosystemtjenester. Andre virkemidler har som mål å motvirke uønskede handlinger, som skatter og avgifter, og de kan samtidig fungere som inntektsstrømmer for å finansiere NBL.
Noen av disse virkemidlene er markedsbaserte for å gi insentiver til investeringer i NBL (f.eks. avgifter, subsidier, auksjoner og betaling for økosystemtjenester). Det finnes også gjeldsbaserte instrumenter som kan gi insentiver til å investere i NBL gjennom reduserte forsikringspremier eller lån med redusert rente.
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Carry out cost-benefit analysis considering the Total Economic Value of NBS

Analysing the Total Economic Value of NBS highlights their long-term benefits, including ecosystem services and helps policymakers and investors recognize NBS as cost-effective and scalable.

Earmark funds to support NBS in agriculture

Earmarking funds for NBS within financial support programmes for agriculture is one way to encourage NBS within the productive landscape.

European funding opportunities for NBS-eligible projects

Several EU funding opportunities are available that can support the implementation and execution of projects focusing on nature, climate and the environment demonstrating the potential of NBS locally

Facilitate private funding of nature-based solutions

Exploring innovative funding mechanisms and facilitating private funding of NBS through economic incentives can prove successful for mainstreaming and upscaling NBS.

Financial support for integrating NBS in local policies

Allocating a dedicated budget specifically to support local efforts to prioritize NBS can significantly accelerate the adoption of NBS across municipalities.

Governmental grants to facilitate expansion and restoration projects for NBS

Grants directed at municipalities, NGOs and businesses can play a crucial role in mainstreaming and scaling up restoration projects, as financing remains a main barrier.

Land exchange - swapping properties to protect or restore important ecosystems

Land swaps are the exchange of one real estate for another. This tool can be used by public authorities to secure land for protecting or restoring important ecosystems.

Stormwater fees supporting NBS for stormwater management

Adopting or adapting stormwater fees, or water utility fees, can secure funding for nature-based solutions for stormwater management.