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Maximising the potential of Integrated Fire Management for people and nature
New research assessing integrated fire management (IFM) as an adaptation and mitigation strategy to altered fire regimes has been published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment with contributions from PiNC Lab’s Glynis Humphrey.
Structural differences in hydrological models & their implications for NbS
Research from the PiNC Lab lead and colleagues aims to quantify uncertainty from hydrological model structural differences for clearing invasive alien trees from mountain catchments in a water scarce region of South Africa.
Carbon revenues fuel misguided policies in African conservation
PiNC Lab’s Glynis Humphrey and a group of international researchers working in Africa have published new work that raises caution around a single veld-burning strategy to sequester carbon in order to capitalise on carbon credits.
PiNC Lab to advance nature-based climate solutions in Africa
The PiNC Lab will explore how nature can be used to promote both human and ecosystem health while adapting to and mitigating climate risks across Africa.
Doing equity justice in social-ecological systems research
How can we embed equity and justice into social-ecological systems (SES) research and practice? This blog reflects insights shared on this question at athe 2024 PECS-III symposium in Montreal.
Reflecting on the Frontiers Planet Prize for NbS research
PiNC Lab’s Dr Petra Holden shares her thoughts on the present and future of planetary boundary science in a message to the Frontiers Planet Prize community ahead of its 2024 awards.
Impacts of climate change on human mobility and immobility
The need for more in-depth research into challenges posed by climate change is higlighted in a study published in the journal, One Earth, with co-authors from the PiNC Lab.
Petra Holden wins AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award
The prestigious AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award has been given to Dr Petra Holden for her research on equitable nature-based solutions for a sustainable climate future.
Mark New, Petra Holden and team win Frontiers Planet Prize
Holden and New, along with research colleagues, were awarded the prize for their paper showing the importance of integrating nature-based solutions into adaptation options for managing water resources under climate change.
How much water can removing alien plants save?
Alien trees guzzle water and invade mountainous areas across South Africa. Models by researchers at the PiNC Lab and colleagues reveal what impact clearing this vegetation can have on water supply.
Reducing climate impacts on water supply with nature-based solutions
Clearing alien trees could have reduced the impact of climate change on water supply during Cape Town's infamous drought, says a study from PiNC Lab researchers.
Highlighting stories of social (in)equity in nature-based solutions
The TES NbS project reveals stories from Africa that highlight factors that constrain or enable social equity in NbS.
Social equity in design, planning & implementation of NbS
Petra Holden contributed to a free open access short course that is available here.
NbS and its role in addressing multiple socio-environmental crises
Her talk addressed the novelty of NbS and its effectiveness in addressing multiple socio-environmental crises.