nature-based solutions

Floating islands as biodiversity pit stops and pollution cutouts towards more resilient cities – BioFloat

Project / The BioFloat project tests the concept of floating islands in three lakes in Estonia and Latvia to preserve biodiversity and restore water ecosystems.

Can nature-based solutions combat climate crisis and champion social equity? Reflections from the Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023

Perspective / This blog highlights three key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023.

Aftermath of Storm Babet shows the cost of short-term research funding

Perspective / When groundbreaking research projects come to an end when their funding expires, critical research findings are left stranded on the precipice of action.

Innovating for equity in nature-based climate solutions in aquaculture food systems in Asia-Pacific (I4E)

Project / The I4E project aims to promote inclusive and resilient nature-based aquaculture solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

The potential of urban nature-based solutions to improve public health outcomes through reduced biological hazard

Project / Examining the potential of NBS to reduce biological hazard and improve public health outcomes while creating more livable and climate-resilient cities

How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience: four lessons from SEI’s work in South Asian cities

Perspective / Nature-based solutions can help address environmental challenges in cities but communities need to be involved in the design.

Integrating Equity and Reframing Urban NbS in South Asian Cities

Past event / The Policy Lab will explore pathways to incorporate NbS in urban planning and governance to address urgent climate, development, and biodiversity issues.

SIWI Corner – Understanding Source-to-Sea

Past event / This session at World Water Week will explore the source-to-sea concept and why we must pay attention to it.

Reducing summer tourism’s impact on Baltic Sea coastal wastewater plants

Feature / The surge in tourism leads to seasonal fluctuations in wastewater generation, overwhelming the coastal wastewater treatment systems during the summer season.