ABSTRACT
This chapter highlights the benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) and the circular economy. It is important to critically reflect on both the upsides and downsides of NBS for the circular economy. NBS have a very specific applicability, meaning that they require long planning periods and the manpower and knowledge of many different stakeholders. Setting up an NBS often requires a site to fit in, very specific knowledge and includes many parameters that must be considered. This is not surprising that the implementation of NBS is challenging. The costs of implementing an NBS could be rather high, while results cannot be shown in a short period of time. Yet, many NBS show their efficiency and positive contribution only over longer periods of time.
