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Global Reach to Local Action: Working with Nature to Protect People

Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00 - 17:15 CEST
Main language: English
Ali Raza Rizvi · John Loudon · Sophia Picarelli · Liselotte de Koning · Ninni Ikkala Nyman

This session explores how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Working with Nature (WwN) approaches can help communities reduce disaster risks, strengthen climate and water resilience, and protect livelihoods. Through local examples and an interactive discussion, participants will learn how partnerships between communities, National Societies, governments, and other stakeholders can drive scalable and lasting impact. The session will highlight practical lessons, opportunities for financing, and ways to connect local action with broader climate adaptation efforts, leaving participants inspired to work with nature to build safer and more resilient communities.

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Global Reach to Local Action: Working with Nature to Protect People

This session explores how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Working with Nature (WwN) approaches can help communities reduce disaster risks, strengthen climate and water resilience, and protect livelihoods. Through local examples and an interactive discussion, participants will learn how partnerships between communities, National Societies, governments, and other stakeholders can drive scalable and lasting impact. The session will highlight practical lessons, opportunities for financing, and ways to connect local action with broader climate adaptation efforts, leaving participants inspired to work with nature to build safer and more resilient communities.

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