Water Security through Nature-Based Solutions: From Theory to Practice
IISD has two sessions at World Water Week 2024 and will be in Stockholm for the full event. If you’re unable to attend the sessions in person, you can register to watch online.
Registration to participate in online sessions is free. Full online access and the ability to watch recorded sessions is available at the World Water Week registration page.
Once registered, search for “International Institute for Sustainable Development” or the Session ID: 11814, to add the below session to your calendar in the programme. Click the “add to schedule” plus sign on the righthand side of the screen. For assistance in converting the GMT+2 time zone to your time zone, we recommend using the Time.Is Time Zone Converter.
Session Description:
Nature-based solutions (NBS) in both urban and rural contexts are key to ecosystem and human security. NBS can support water supply and quality, and reduce risks associated with extreme weather events. This thought-provoking session will feature representatives from different sectors alongside global NGOs, engaged in dialogue about two critical considerations underpinning NBS projects: roles and capacity. Drawing on lessons from projects like ‘Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa’ (SUNCASA), IISD’s Natural Infrastructure for Water Solutions Initiative in the Canadian Prairies (NIWS), and the CEO Water Mandate, the experts will share insights into the realities of implementing NBS in water-insecure areas. Participants will also be invited to join a facilitated activity building on the session themes, deepening insights on the need for NBS implementation to be place-based and informed by considerations linked to capacity and roles, as well local communities’ visions and aspirations.
This session is co-convened by IISD, World Resources Institute (WRI), Pacific Institute, Nutrien, and The Nature Conservancy.
Learn more about World Water Week 2024 and IISD's role in water protection globally and find out more about the World Water Week talk show, Stacked Benefits: Inclusion, Stewardship and Cooperation for Water Security, happening on Tuesday, August 27, led by IISD's President and CEO, Patricia Fuller.
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