Indonesia has set out an ambitious and necessary targets to achieve a sustainable and climate-resilient future. National roadmaps and action plans outline the decisive action required to navigate this transition, but there remain risks. It is important to consider what adaptation options could be considered and how these risks could impact our ability to achieve the goals.

This study examines the potential of nature-based solutions (NBS) to facilitate this transition, particularly in light of Indonesia’s commitment to enhanced nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, as well as toward the global initiative for nature-positive 2030 and climate-resilient pathways. Through a systematic review utilising the PRISMA method and policy analysis, this research examines the efficacy and applicability of NBS globally, with an emphasis on Indonesia. Drawing on literature from global NBS implementations, the study identifies and characterises various NBS projects based on their outcomes and geographical distribution. Additionally, it investigates the alignment of these solutions with specific SDG indicators.

Through the synthesis of qualitative evidence, this study evaluates the scalability and transformative attributes of NBS by intersecting with climate change impact drivers (Fuldauer et al., 2022), which elucidates potential risks to the outcomes of NBS interventions. Through this process, the research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of NBS’s contributions to sustainable development and climate resilience in the context of the SDGs and the nature-positive 2030 initiative. In summary, the results offer insights into the viability of NBS as an alternative adaptation option, highlighting enabling factors and hindering risks for scaling up to achieve Indonesia’s ambitious targets. By looking at NBS in a global context and focusing on its importance in Indonesia, this study gives stakeholders involved in climate adaptation and sustainable development efforts useful information on how to improve climate literacy by focusing on NBS.

This poster was presented during the 10th APN Early Career Professional Poster and Networking Session, held alongside the APN 26th Joint Intergovernmental and Scientific Planning Group Meetings on 13 June 2024 at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Jakarta, Indonesia.