Stream A: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions to Strengthen Climate Resilience & Support Wider ESG Goals

Developing the internal, consultancy and client business case for integrating nature, the environment and ecosystem restoration into a project from the outset

Leveraging nature as an asset when planning and designing infrastructure & development

what are the key challenges from an engineering perspective?

understanding the implications for project timelines and budgets of using nature as a design tool

Exploring smart approaches to data in design -using digital twins to really help to understand nature

Developing strategies for driving nature and biodiversity positive transformation:

understanding how to embrace NbS to address climate adaptation and resilience challenges - including it in existing climate initiatives

integrating nature into climate-resilience solutions

Embedding natural capital accounting as part of the Natural Capital Protocol into your decision-making capabilities:

what needs to be done to create an enabling environment for business and finance to drive activities aligned with nature restoration and regeneration?

financing infrastructure projects using biodiversity credits and a nature-positive approach

identifying biodiversity credit and off-set opportunities and managing the risks and challenges

Moderator:

Kristin Tremain Davis, Vice President, Resilience and Sustainability & Nature-based Solutions Practice Leader, US West, AECOM

Panelists:

Manikka Bowman, Executive Director, Massachusetts, The Nature Conservancy

Dr Pinar Balci, NYC Water Lead & East Water Deputy Lead, WSP

Edward Brauer P.E, Senior Hydraulic Engineer St. Louis District & Riverine Practice Lead, Engineering With Nature® Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

3:30pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking