Series: ADB Data Room: Green and Resilient Ports in Southeast Asia Nature-Based Solutions for Ports and Coastal Conservation 16 July 2026 Nature-based solutions are increasingly helping ports and coastal infrastructure strengthen resilience, improve environmental outcomes, and support more sustainable operations. Through practical case studies, speakers explored how working with natural processes, from wetland restoration and the beneficial reuse of dredged sediment to robotics-enabled marine habitat restoration, can help address climate risks, biodiversity loss, sedimentation, and evolving operational needs across port and coastal environments. This is the ninth session in the Green Ports Webinar Series, organized by the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF) and hosted by the Southeast Asia Development Solutions platform and Development Asia of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ACGF, an ASEAN Infrastructure Fund initiative, supports governments across Southeast Asia in preparing and financing infrastructure projects that advance environmental sustainability and strengthen climate resilience. ACGF is owned by ASEAN governments and ADB. Program and Learning Materials 16 July Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Ulysses: Autonomous Ocean Data, Monitoring, and Restoration, at a Fraction of the Cost This presentation introduces Ulysses, a company developing low-cost autonomous ocean monitoring and restoration vehicles to protect and restore… Nathan L'Esperance Presentations Nature-Based Solutions at the Port of Brisbane This presentation outlines the Port of Brisbane's initiatives and projects focused on integrating nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity,… Greg Fisk Presentations Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands Creation Site This presentation discusses the Alabama Port Authority's wetland creation project utilizing beneficial reuse of dredged material to address… Gretchen Barrera Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Adrian Sammons Mariko Iwai ACGF Knowledge Team ADB Organizer/s Southeast Asia Department Read Also ADB Data Room: Green and Resilient Ports in Southeast Asia ASEAN Infrastructure Fund LinkedIn Twitter/X Partner Organization/s SESG Ulysses Alabama Port Authority Port of Brisbane Topics Energy Environment Private Sector Transport Urban Development