Nature-based solutions

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1. Question 1. Nature-based solutions are best defined as:

   Any technology-only interventionActions protecting, managing or restoring ecosystems to address societal challengesShort-term emergency repairs without ecosystem role

2. Question 2. A typical objective for nature-based solutions in cities is to:

   Deliver climate adaptation while supporting biodiversityMaximize impervious areaSeparate people from nature

3. Question 3. High-quality design of nature-based solutions should:

   Focus on one benefit onlyAvoid stakeholder participationConsider co-benefits and trade-offs across sectors

4. Question 4. Which of the following is a common nature-based solution in cities?

   Concrete channel expansion onlyRestoring urban wetlands for flood managementExclusive reliance on air-conditioning

5. Question 5. In projects that use nature-based solutions, monitoring is important to:

   Verify performance and adapt management over timeTreat every site as identical with no local measurementsSkip baseline measurements entirely

6. Question 6. Under the IUCN Global Standard (International Union for Conservation of Nature), nature-based solutions should be:

   One-size-fits-allImplemented without clear governance, roles or accountabilityContext-specific, evidence-based and inclusive

7. Question 7. A frequent financing challenge for nature-based solutions is that:

   Nature-based solutions never require maintenance budgetsBenefits are long-term and spread across sectorsNature-based solutions are always cheaper in the first year

8. Question 8. Nature-based solutions and grey infrastructure are best viewed as:

   Often complementary in hybrid solutionsNever possible to integrateGrey systems should always be removed immediately

9. Question 9. Community engagement in projects that use nature-based solutions helps to:

   Guarantee success without maintenanceReplace ecological expertise entirelyImprove acceptance and long-term stewardship

10. Question 10. A robust project built around nature-based solutions should include:

    Only branding guidelinesEcological and socio-economic baseline indicatorsNo baseline, only end photos