RT null T1 Canada’s Submission ahead of the First Global Intergovernmental Consultation on Nature-based Solutions T2 Présentation du Canada avant la première Consultation intergouvernementale mondiale sur les solutions fondées sur la nature A1 Canada, K1 nature-based solution K1 intergovernmental body YR 2023 FD 2023-05 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42530 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42530 NO Canada was a strong supporter of the adoption of UNEA Resolution 5/5 Nature-based solutions for supporting sustainable development at UNEA-5.2 in February 2022, and in particular its establishment of the first multilaterally agreed definition of nature-based solutions (NBS). We also welcome its call for further intergovernmental consultations to support the implementation of NBS, and look forward to the opportunity for continued multilateral discussions in this regard. Canada is, therefore, pleased to provide this submission of views to help inform the first Global Intergovernmental Consultation on Nature-based Solutions. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026