The nexus approach recognizes that biodiversity, water, food, human health and climate are tightly interconnected systems, not separate sectors. Solutions designed in one area often affect the others.

By adopting a nexus lens, ecosystem management becomes more holistic, aiming to minimize trade-offs and maximize synergies across services such as clean water, food security, human well-being and climate resilience.

This approach supports integrated decision-making, promotes long-term sustainability and strengthens the resilience of ecosystems and communities under mounting environmental pressures.