Chantal van Ham, EU Programme Manager Nature Based Solutions, IUCN
We must scale-up Nature-Based Solutions, protect & restore nature. Governments shall integrate the value of nature in all their decision-making process
Ernesta Maciulyte, Research Associate, Fraunhofer IAO & University of Stuttgart IAT
We shouldn’t discount the value of having Nature-Based Solutions pilot projects. They demonstrate success in the local community and establishing trust at the local level, enabling the upscaling of NbS interventions.
Ana Marie Hernandes, Chair, IPBES
Taking care of biodiversity and ecosystem services is taking care of ourselves. Nature-based solutions are vital for our well-being, but Nature needs to to be healthy in order to provide its contributions to people
Jessica Kavonic, Senior professional officer, ICLEI – Africa
Our UNA project cities are in a better position to build resilience because they’ve already integrated nature-based solutions, which is key to addressing societal issue
Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal & ICLEI Ambassador for Local Biodiversity
By planning our cities with nature – through nature-based solutions, green infrastructure and green open spaces – we can dramatically improve the quality of life for all. We need to halt and reverse the trends of biodiversity loss and take the path of Living in Harmony with Nature. On this World Environment Day, I call…
Sergio Costa Minister for the Environment, Land & Sea Protection, Italy
To make our cities more resilient, we are using nature-inspired solutions
Stewart Maginnis, Global Director, IUCN
Nature-Based Solutions are rooted in the benefits that nature provides; real tangible benefits
Jonathan Hughes, Global Councillor, IUCN & Chief Executive, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Whilst the case for nature-based solutions has been thoroughly made, we remain a long way short of mainstreaming green design at all scales in urban ecosystems. The IUCN Urban Nature Alliance looks forward to working with ICLEI and CitiesWithNature in ensuring nature-based solutions become the new normal for cities across the world in the next…
Kobie Brand, Director of ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center
What many of our speakers are mentioning is nature. We need to look at climate solutions through a nature lens. Our solutions are found in addressing the climate and nature crises in a cumulative way.