Tracking and Building Urban Water Resilience: From Cities to National Climate Commitments
How evidence-based tools enable reporting, accountability, and scaling up of locally led actions in urban and basin contexts
Water for Climate Pavilion
Cities are on the frontline of climate-driven water challenges: from floods and droughts to water quality and access. This session explores how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can address these issues while delivering broader benefits for biodiversity, public health, and community resilience.
November 11, 10:45 - 11:45 | Water for Climate Pavilion
Drawing on real-world examples from Peru, Cape Town, Brazil, and California, the panel will highlight how cities and regions are translating global climate goals into local action. With a focus on delivery, innovation, and inclusive governance, the session offers practical insights into how NBS can move beyond single-issue interventions to support thriving, climate-resilient urban futures.
Reflecting the strong theme of implementation in the COP. Opportunity to learn from international best practice on locally-led adaptation from early-warning to response.
Welcome (5 min):
Keynote
NBS for climate resilience & risk reduction
NBS for water security
Panel discussion with all speaker
Closing remarks
