How can we address global water challenges with solutions that not only improve water security but also enhance ecosystem health and support biodiversity?
Nature-based Solutions (NBS) can help achieve all the above. Learn more about how to utilise nature to address water issues through the NBS lectures taking place from April until June, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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By collaborating with nature, we can support biodiversity and ecosystems and foster resilient approaches to water and climate-related challenges. Since June 2023, Partners for Water and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have partnered to promote this approach. This collaboration enables Partners for Water to provide technical support and expert guidance regarding NBS to ADB’s member countries, facilitating the adoption and scaling up of NBS to improve global water security.
NBS Lectures
From April until June, we are offering a range of lectures where you can discover more about utalising NBS to address water challenges and enhance water security. These lectures will cover topics such as urban NBS (wetlands, sponge city, wadi 2.0, tidal parks), mangrove restoration, reuse of local materials in NBS (sediment, (rain) water, etc.) and cultural impact of NBS. You will learn from global experts and international case studies and explore innovative methods, valuable lessons learned and succesfull approaches.
Upcoming lecture
The next, and last NBS lecture will be held on the 5th of June.
Lecture 5 June
The online NBS lecture of 5 June will focus on the cultural impact of NBS.
Nature-Based Solutions can alter the local landscape. Social and cultural inclusion are therefore a prerequisite when implementing NBS.
Topics to be discussed:
- Cultural heritage landscapes restoration
- Hedges as green water corridors: NBS measure on landscape scale
- Cultural ecosystem services in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Find more information about the lecture topics, as well as the scheduled times and dates here.
The NBS lectures are part of the important partnership agreement between Partners for Water and the Asian Development Bank.
Register for the online lecture
Partners for Water is a Dutch government programme that works on solving water issues around the world. We do this through longterm cooperation with local partners and the Dutch water sector. We encourage knowledge exchange, innovation and an integrated approach. This is how we make an impact in the field of water security for people, plants and animals.
