Panel discussion

Water for Climate Pavilion

Urban Water Resilience into Action – Implementing NBS at scale

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.

TIME & PLACE

November 11, 13:00 - 14:30 | Water for Climate Pavilion

ORGANISERSArup

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.

Programme:

Welcome (5 min):

  • Ellie McBurney, CCT Water Lead

Keynote

  • Mark Fletcher, Arup Fellow & Global Water Business Leader

Why does NBS matter? NBS and NDCs/NAPs

  • tbc

Case study bursts

  • NBS for water security: Cape Town
    • tbc
  • NBS for flood resilience: Peru
    • tbc
  • NBS for ecosystem resilience: Brazil
    • Ana Asti, State of Rio de Janeiro or AGEVAP
  • NBS for water supply protection: California
    • Secretary Wade Crawfoot, Secretary of Natural Resources Agency, State of California

Panel discussion with all speaker

Closing remarks

  • tb, Australian Government

Organisers

Arup

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