Be part of the conversation. Share your experience. Help shape the future of Nature-Based Solutions in Australia.
Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) are gaining momentum across Australia as practical responses to challenges in our rivers, catchments, urban environments, and coastal systems. As interest and investment continue to grow, an important question remains: How do we ensure successful implementation and lasting outcomes?
The Flood Community of Practice, with support from the River Basin Management Society, invites you to an engaging and interactive full-day workshop:"Ten Golden Rules for Successful Nature-Based Solutions in Australia."
What to Expect
The day will combine inspiring presentations from leading practitioners and researchers with facilitated group discussions where your insights and experiences will play a central role. Together, we will build a shared understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to come together to make Nature-Based Solutions successful.This day will bring together a diverse mix of disciplines and specialists in varied roles. The guest speakers that we have arrange include:
Ellis Penning Nature-Based Solutions and Aquatic Ecology Expert, Deltares - our visiting guest who will share a global perspective on NbS
River Basin Management Society - Mick Cheetham - Current state of play on NbS in Australia
Specific case studies
Urban options - Alan Rotsey - Associate Director - Resilience, Haskoning
Coastal option - Tony McAlsister - Director Water Technology
System Tools to identify key sites - Liliana Pagliero - Senior Research Fellow - Australian Rivers Institute
Enabling factors
Business Case/Finance needs - Speaker coming
Institutional embedding - Zeke Davidson - Burnet Mary Regional Group
Bring your experiences, ideas, successes, and lessons learned. Together, we can create a stronger foundation for successful Nature-Based Solutions across Australia.
We look forward to your participation.