At Connect Karo 2023, the Private Sector Task Force (currently referred as the Funding & Financing Task Force) of the Forum held the first roundtable with select funders and financiers to understand their perspective of funding Nature-based Solution projects, particularly in urban India. This included discussions regarding the learnings and challenges in the space and...
A PechaKucha session was held at WRI India’s flagship event Connect Karo 2023, where 10 startups/solution providers/non-profits from across India were shortlisted to showcase their urban NbS solutions and practices in a short and crisp format with fixed time slot of 3 mins 45 secs each. In addition to this, the startups/non-profits were allocated an...
At Connect Karo 2023, the Forum launched its first edition of the Annual Research Program to address knowledge gaps and support local research on adopting and sustaining nature-based solutions tailored to the context of Indian cities. For more details, click here.
The India Forum for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) today held its inaugural annual summit. The Summit of the Forum saw over 100 public and private actors including participation from government representatives, civil society organizations, academicians, funders and financiers to come together to build synergies and foster dialogue, across the ecosystem, to increase awareness on NbS. For...
In partnership with the City of 1000 Tanks alliance, this class will acquaint participants with the Water Balance Model and the development of projects that use water as leverage for climate resilience impacts. The model looks at collecting rainwater, treating wastewater and runoff pollution with decentralised Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The flow recharges the underground aquifer, preventing...
The India Forum for Nature-based Solutions invites you to the third session of our Masterclass Series on 'Financing and integrating community engagement in Nature-based Solutions initiatives across Indian cities' on Thursday, 10th October, from 3 pm to 4-15 pm. The session will focus on presentations by Sukanya Narain (Founder of Sustainnovate; Strategy advisor and mentor...
This session will feature presentations on the climate budgeting processes undertaken in New York and Mumbai, led by Peter Mattingly and @Mallory R. @(New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget), and @Avni Agarwal (Cities Program, WRI India) respectively. The session will unpack how municipal funds can be leveraged to mainstream and deliver NbS...
This Masterclass brings to you a five-point framework developed by Purpose Climate Lab (PCL), a creative storytelling lab, to accelerate adoption of and build the ambition for climate solutions. Application of this framework will be illustrated through case studies from the Lab’s work in urban centres across three regions of India: the North (Delhi and...
The year 2024 was the hottest on record, even as severe flooding gripped regions across the world. Amid this reality of climate change, cities — with their dense populations and vulnerable infrastructure — are especially at risk. But they also have a wide range of solutions they can implement to strengthen their resilience. Co-organized by...
This masterclass will explore the critical lessons and strategies underpinning the successful transformation of Tebet Eco Park in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants will gain insights into practical aspects of project execution, including: Designing with Nature-based Solutions and the impact to city and environment Navigating challenges during post-construction and maintenance phases. Exploring funding mechanisms and financial sustainability....
With rising global temperatures and increasing frequency of extreme heat events, India faces significant risks to human and ecosystem health, labor productivity, and livelihoods. Heat stress exacerbates vulnerabilities, especially among the marginalized communities and population groups such as outdoor workers, women, children and the elderly. Prolonged exposure to heat is also reducing workforce efficiency and effecting yields thereby disrupting key economic...
Ecosystem services are the essential benefits humans derive from nature, including air and water purification, climate regulation, carbon sequestration and biodiversity support. As urban areas face increasing environmental degradation, it is crucial to recognize and quantify the economic and social benefits of natural spaces. Valuing these services also helps to understand the cost of actions...
