This report aims to improve the understanding of the role of nature-based solutions (NbS) in the world of work and in a just transition towards environmentally sustainable and inclusive economies and societies. NbS hold significant potential to advance global sustainable development and potentially generate 20–32 million new jobs by 2030 in addition to the current 60.5–63 million jobs worldwide. However, insufficient and uneven investment in NbS, particularly in LMIC, limits their impact, especially in Africa, Latin America and the Arab States. While employment estimates currently focus on NbS for environmental challenges like climate mitigation and biodiversity loss as well as land degradation, there is untapped potential for more integrated “green-grey” infrastructure. In LMIC, where NbS work is more labour-intensive, there is large scope for creating employment opportunities for vulnerable populations. Skills gaps in both technical (e.g., ecology, engineering) and core (e.g., communication, collaboration) skills pose barriers, with most existing NbS jobs classified as medium-skilled roles.