Organiser: IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands
Context
The session: "NL2120: the green earning capacity" aims to spotlight the transformative potential of Nature-based Solutions in addressing pressing environmental challenges throughout the Netherlands while promoting economic prosperity and social well-being. As climate change and biodiversity loss increasingly threaten our ecosystems and economy, there is a critical need to mainstream Nature-based Solutions. With NL2120, we aim to avoid future damage costs in the Netherlands, increase our business competitiveness on international markets for climate adaptation, water and agriculture-related sectors, while complying with national and EU environmental legislations and contribute to the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Key themes to be explored during the session include the role of policy frameworks in mainstreaming nature-based solutions, the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in driving transformative change, and the rationale for more public-private partnerships. By showcasing success stories, sharing best practices, and facilitating dialogue, this session will inspire and empower participants to embrace nature-based solutions as a pathway to adopt for more sustainable growth in their home country.
Objectives
1. Inform participants about the NL2120 program, its origins, and its importance.
2. Engage participants through interactive discussions about the challenges and successes of Nature-based Solutions.
3. Explore potential Nature-based Solutions opportunities in the participants' own countries.
4. Collaborate on identified opportunities for expanding Nature-based Solutions initiatives in Europe.
Structure
1. Presentation of the NL2120 program.
2. Expert dialogue on nature-based solutions in Europe.
3. Open discussion of the NBS potential in participants' contexts.
Outcomes
The insights gathered from this dialogue will be instrumental in developing a 10-year project pipeline with public-private nature-based solutions in Europe.
Speakers
Maxime Eiselin, Senior Expert Nature-based Solutions, IUCN NL
Carolien Wegman, Advisor Rivers, Coasts & Delta's | Nature Based Solutions expert, HKV lijn in water