Events
Bridging Knowledge, Policy, and Practice for Nature-Based Solutions
Bridging Knowledge, Policy, and Practice for Nature-Based Solutions
Explore our upcoming and past events that elevate nature-based solutions (NBS) and their links to climate resilience, biodiversity, and community wellbeing through:
- Live webinars featuring NBS experts
- Regional dialogues and panel discussions
- Knowledge-sharing sessions on NBS reports, practices and tools
Event details and registration links will be posted as available. If an upcoming event is listed below, please RSVP and join virtually.
Upcoming Events
UR Abu Dhabi has been moved to May 10-14, 2027. For the first time, UR will take place in the Middle East region in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Other than rescheduling the dates, all event logistics remain the same. The Forum will take place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi as planned. Registration and Call for Proposals remain open, with new deadlines for submissions.
Past Events
Increasing finance for nature-based solutions is critical for the successful implementation of the climate, biodiversity, and development goals. Despite its importance, there is an estimated financing gap for nature investments of US$700 billion per year. This session brought together diverse voices to unpack the key issues to close this gap.
During COP27, the World Bank and the African Development Bank hosted a session focused on scaling up the use of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prominent leaders emphasized the urgency of action, stating:
GPNBS presented an overview of NBS at the World Bank during the conference, which occurred from November 14-18 in Fiji. The session included highlights on efforts to mainstream NBS across the World Bank, key takeaways from the portfolio, and a presentation on NBS for integrated urban flood management.
In early October, GPNBS participated in the 'Development Finance Forum' in Frankfurt, Germany, on the connection between climate and biodiversity protection. The Development Finance Forum is KfW Development Bank's most important expert forum that regularly focuses on a current topic related to development cooperation.
Mountainous regions globally face distinct climate-related challenges due to their complex geographies, with natural hazards posing major risks to communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods. In many places, nature-based solutions (NBS) can help address these risks while bringing co-benefits for biodiversity and the local economy.
