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Nature Based Solutions: Investing in nature from catchment to tap

Investment in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in the wider river basin is increasingly seen as a way to address urban water challenges such as floods, shortages in supplies or degradation of water quality.

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Starts
Feb 15, 2018

Language

English

Start Time:

09:30 GMT

Description

NBS can be an effective and economical approach to enhance community safety and quality of life while sustaining ecosystems which we rely on for water resources.

This webinar is the first in a series on the integration of NBS in water systems across scales. The first webinar focuses on the practical approaches of integrating natural infrastructure into the planning and implementation from catchment to consumer. It highlights approaches cities together with their utilities are taking as proactive engagement in managing water resources.

Panelists

  • David S. Warne Assistant Commissioner, NYC Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply - Long-Term Watershed Protection Program
  • Aparna Sridhar https://iwa-network.org/people/aparna-sridhar/ Policy Advisor, Water, The Nature Conservancy

Learning Format