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Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure

Series: Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure

Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure

15 July 2021

Nature-based solutions are driving a global transformation from traditional grey infrastructure to functional and more cost-effective green and blue solutions that can better cope and adapt when faced with climate and disaster risks. This interactive session brought together experts and practitioners to discuss case studies and opportunities to scale up nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure.

This Webinar was Season 3 of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure series. 

Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
15 Jul 2021 Presentation 1 Experience and lessons learned in Nature-based Solutions in Tacloban-Palo
Wetlands International shared their experience and lessons learned on their Coastal Protection Strategy in Tacloban and Palo, Leyte, Philippines. 		Annadel Cabanban
15 Jul 2021 Presentation 2 Green Roads for Water
In this presentation, the speaker gave insights on Bangladesh’ infrastructure projects and recommended best practices for road water management for coastal... 		Saroj Yakami
15 Jul 2021 Presentation 3 Sponge Cities in the People’s Republic of China - Evolution of ADB Support
This presentation gives an overview of sponge cities and measures for green infrastructure and nature-based solutions as well as other benefits of sponge... 		Stefan Rau

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