Ecosystem Restoration Strategies: Supporting Climate Change Adaptation, Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Development, Natural Capital, Carbon Markets, and Green Economy

Ecosystem restoration is one of the most urgent responses to climate change, biodiversity loss, and global land and water degradation. This book explores how restoring ecosystems strengthens resilience, supports sustainable development, and advances the transition toward a green economy. Drawing on science, governance, and finance, it provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for repairing natural systems and securing the future of human well-being.

• Understand how ecosystem restoration addresses climate change, water security, and biodiversity conservation on a global scale
• Explore the role of forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers, and marine systems in ecological recovery
• Learn how restoration supports sustainable development while strengthening natural capital and community resilience
• Gain insight into financing mechanisms including green bonds, carbon markets, and payment for ecosystem services
• See how governance, policy frameworks, and multi-level stakeholder engagement sustain long-term restoration outcomes
• Familiarize yourself with ecological engineering, remote sensing, and digital monitoring tools driving innovation in restoration
• Discover how restoration links to the bioeconomy, circular economy, and green infrastructure for future growth
• Explore pathways for aligning restoration with economic development, equity, and intergenerational responsibility

Ecosystem restoration is central to achieving climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. By linking ecological recovery with financing, governance, and innovation, this book equips readers with the knowledge to see restoration as an investment in resilience, natural capital, and the green economy.