Webinar
Enhancing Urban Infrastructure Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions in South Asian Cities
This webinar explores how nature can transform South Asian cities into resilient, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces.
As South Asian cities face escalating climate risks—from frequent flooding and extreme heat to rapid urbanization—it’s clear that traditional “grey” infrastructure alone cannot meet these challenges. Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) offer a transformative approach, leveraging natural systems like green spaces, wetlands, and urban forests to build climate resilience while improving quality of life.
This webinar, organized by ICLEI South Asia as part of UrbanShift, brings together urban planners, policymakers, and experts to:
- Highlight the role of NbS in addressing urban challenges such as flooding, heatwaves, and infrastructure strain.
- Share real-world success stories of NbS implementation across South Asian cities.
- Discuss strategies to overcome policy, financial, and technical barriers to NbS adoption.
- Foster collaboration among cities, development agencies, and financial institutions to scale up NbS initiatives.
Key Outcomes:
Participants will gain practical insights on integrating NbS into urban infrastructure projects, actionable guidance on overcoming challenges, and opportunities for collaboration to advance climate resilience across the region.
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