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SUMMARY:#13 Masterclass on ‘Empowering Youth\, Enabling NbS: The WeForWater Fellowship Story’
DESCRIPTION:India is at a critical juncture where water scarcity and climate change are not just environmental issues but also economic and social challenges. According to NITI Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index (2018)\, 600 million Indians already face high to extreme water stress\, and by 2030\, demand will outstrip supply twofold.\nAt the same time\, the country is undergoing a massive demographic and employment transition: \n\nYoung people make up over 60% of India’s population.\nThe World Economic Forum estimates that green jobs will be among the fastest-growing employment sectors in the coming decade.\nYet\, there is a skills gap: most educational and training programs don’t prepare youth for sustainability-linked livelihoods and nature-based solutions to respond to water scarcity and climate change.\n\nTraditional fellowships in India (e.g.\, Gandhi Fellowship\, India Fellow\, Teach for India Fellowship) have successfully created leadership pipelines in education\, governance\, and rural development. However\, there is a void in nature-based solutions skills at the community level to solve water and climate-focused leadership gaps\, that combine technical expertise with community engagement\, much required to address the challenges.\nGuruJal’s WeForWater Fellowship is India’s first apprenticeship program dedicated to building a new generation of climate and water leaders. By combining on-ground experiential learning with expert mentorship\, the fellowship equips young professionals with 21st-century skills in sustainability\, governance\, and community engagement. Fellows work directly on projects in water\, forestry\, and agriculture\, turning scientific insights into practical solutions. The program not only addresses India’s urgent water and climate challenges but also creates pathways for meaningful green jobs\, ensuring that today’s youth become tomorrow’s stewards of a water-secure future. \nWhat the Masterclass Covers: \n\nHow has the WeforWater Fellowship contributed to strengthening local leadership and capacity for NbS\nWhat institutional arrangements (district programmes\, government partnerships\, etc.) have enabled its success?\nHow can the fellowship model be replicated or adapted for other NbS priorities (e.g.\, urban greening\, heat resilience\, wetlands restoration)?\nWhat lessons can other organisations draw to design similar fellowships or programmes?\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nGovernment officials and policymakers responsible for designing and planning water security and natural resource preservation projects\nResearchers\, academicians and professionals contributing to policy frameworks for capacity building of local community and ensuring how to make nature-based solutions sustainable\nNGOs\, private sector stakeholders and community advocates looking to integrate nature-based solutions\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/13-masterclass-on-empowering-youth-enabling-nbs-the-weforwater-fellowship-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250905T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250822T082820Z
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SUMMARY:Forests4Water: The Role of Forest Ecosystems in Safeguarding Water Resources
DESCRIPTION:Urban areas in South Asia face escalating water stress\, ecological degradation\, and climate risks due to rapid land-use change\, deforestation\, wetland loss\, and pollution\, all of which disrupt water cycles and are worsened by climate change. Forest ecosystems\, whether in upstream catchments\, along coasts\, or within cities\, play a vital role in regulating flows\, recharging aquifers\, filtering pollutants\, and buffering climate extremes\, yet remain undervalued in urban planning. \nWith urban decisions influencing distant ecosystems and climate extremes intensifying\, this three-part webinar series will explore how forests can be systematically integrated into city planning\, water governance\, and climate adaptation. Session 1 will exclusively focus on landlocked cities often suffering from shrinking green cover\, degraded seasonal rivers\, and over-extraction of groundwater\, which compromise recharge\, intensify urban heat\, and flood risks. \nTarget audience for the webinar: \nUrban and regional planners\nWater utility professionals and engineers\nForest and environment department officials\nNGOs and think tanks working on water and landscape conservation\nPolicy makers and donor agencies\nResearchers\, academics\, and students in environmental sciences and urban studies \n \nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/forests4water-the-role-of-forest-ecosystems-in-safeguarding-water-resources/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250729T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250819T091229Z
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SUMMARY:#11 Masterclass on 'Integrating Nature-based Solutions for Urban Flood Resilience in Indian Cities'
DESCRIPTION:Urban flooding is becoming one of the most pressing climate risks facing Indian cities driven by extreme rainfall\, shrinking natural drainage systems and unplanned development. Traditional grey infrastructure alone is proving insufficient to manage the scale and complexity of this challenge. There is a growing need to embed Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into city planning to restore ecological buffers\, slow runoff and build long-term resilience.\nThis masterclass brings together two pioneering approaches from the Indian cities of Thane and Bengaluru\, offering complementary pathways to flood management: \n\n CEEW’s work in Thane presents a city-wide\, ward-level strategy rooted in institutional coordination\, historical flood risk mapping and adaptive governance.\nATREE’s work in Bengaluru focuses on a catchment scale model-driven approach to simulate flood scenarios across varying scales of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and quantifying their impacts on reducing flood risk.\n\nWhat the Masterclass Covers \n\nHow urban flooding is being addressed through data-driven\, nature-integrated strategies in India\nInsights from two city contexts: policy-operational planning in Thane and model-calibrated catchment design in Bengaluru\nRole of NbS such as green roofs\, wetlands\, recharge wells and how they are being implemented\nLessons for replicating and scaling NbS within city and regional planning frameworks\n\nWho is this masterclass for: \n\nMunicipal engineers and planners working on flood management\, drainage and waterlogging solutions\nResearchers\, consultants and NGOs focused on hydrology\, NbS and flood mitigation\nCommunity organisations and youth networks working on local water stewardship\n\nJoin us to explore how Indian cities can bridge technical innovation and governance reform to scale Nature-based Solutions for urban flood resilience.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/11-masterclass-on-integrating-nature-based-solutions-for-urban-flood-resilience-in-indian-cities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250626T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250626T161500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250623T094805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T094003Z
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SUMMARY:#10 Masterclass on ‘Towards a framework for lake rejuvenation: Lessons in Urban Water Resilience from Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Urban lakes have long served as vital infrastructure for water management\, ecology and community life. In the face of intensifying climate risks\, rapid urbanization and increasing water insecurity\, protecting and rejuvenating these ecosystems is now more urgent than ever. Across India\, urban lakes are being reimagined not merely as scenic or recreational features\, but as dynamic ecological systems that regulate hydrological flows\, recharge aquifers\, buffer flood risks\, moderate microclimates and anchor socio-cultural and livelihood networks. \nThis masterclass presents an integrated\, step-by-step Framework for Lake Rejuvenation\, developed by WELL Labs and Friends of Lakes with the support of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP). The framework offers a robust and adaptable approach to restoring Bengaluru’s urban lakes and is relevant to shallow\, peri-urban and urban lakes across peninsular India. It highlights how rejuvenation can be approached holistically—through co-developed visions\, targeted asset design and community-engaged monitoring tools. \nDrawing on scientific diagnostics and lived community experiences\, the framework emphasizes the role of lakes within broader hydrological networks\, rather than as isolated assets. Tools such as the Lake Asset Design Tool and Lake Health Index will be introduced\, supporting performance-based planning over infrastructure-centric fixes. \nWhat the Masterclass Covers: \n\nWhy urban lake rejuvenation is critical for India’s climate and water security\nComponents of a structured\, 5-stage lake rejuvenation framework—from diagnosis to monitoring\nHow systems thinking enables lake rejuvenation efforts to align with broader hydrological and ecological networks across lake\, catchment and watershed scales\nPractical case insights from Bengaluru\, including participatory lake visioning and design processes\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nGovernment and municipal officials engaged in water resource management\, lake restoration and urban planning\nUrban practitioners and consultants designing or implementing lake rejuvenation efforts\nResearchers and academics working on hydrology\, urban ecology and water governance\nFunders and CSR teams seeking outcome-oriented\, replicable models for urban resilience\nCommunity organizations and citizen groups invested in sustainable lake stewardship\n\n 
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/10-masterclass-on-towards-a-framework-for-lake-rejuvenation-lessons-in-urban-water-resilience-from-bengaluru/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250520T071449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T094023Z
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SUMMARY:#9 Masterclass on ‘Data-Driven Urban Greening: Insights from the 3-30-300 Framework Assessment'
DESCRIPTION:As Indian cities continue to grow\, the demand for green\, healthy and climate-resilient urban environments is becoming increasingly urgent. Urban green spaces—such as parks\, tree-lined streets\, urban forests and green roofs—help reduce heat\, improve air quality\, support biodiversity and contribute to public health. However\, the distribution and accessibility of these spaces often remain uneven\, raising important questions about spatial equity and urban resilience. \nThis masterclass explores how urban greening can be framed and implemented as a Nature-based Solution (NbS)\, drawing on research and spatial data to inform city-level planning and policy. \nThe session will feature insights from the study:\n“3-30-300 Benchmark: An Evaluation of Tree Visibility\, Canopy Cover\, and Green Space Access in Nagpur\, India.”\nThis research applies the internationally recognized 3-30-300 framework to analyze how equitably green infrastructure is distributed across neighborhoods in Nagpur\, offering lessons that are applicable to cities across India. \nWhat the Masterclass Covers: \n\nWhy urban green spaces matter in the context of fast-growing urban areas\nOverview of frameworks for assessing Urban Green Spaces (UGS)\nIntroduction to the 3-30-300 benchmark and its components\nMethodology and findings from its application in Nagpur\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nGovernment stakeholders working to develop and scale urban greening strategies \nGIS & Data Practitioners working on urban canopy mapping\, green space accessibility and spatial decision-making\nClimate and impact investors looking to understand evidence-based metrics such as the 3-30-300 framework to inform funding decisions for scalable urban greening projects\nResearchers and academic institutions interested in applying or advancing spatial frameworks for urban greening\n\n 
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/9-masterclass-on-data-driven-urban-greening-insights-from-the-3-30-300-framework-assessment/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250410T111541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T094044Z
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SUMMARY:#8 Masterclass on ‘Value of Ecosystem Services in the Urban Landscape’
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nValuing these services also helps to understand the cost of actions that harm or reduce these environmental benefits. With this data\, cities can make informed decisions\, prioritize investments in green infrastructure\, support biodiversity and ensure long-term resilience to climate change.  \nHistorically\, non-urban ecosystems (forests\, wetlands\, etc.) have been the focus of ecosystem service valuations. However\, this masterclass will highlight the need for valuations in the urban landscape\, especially in the context of climate change\, with a hands-on tutorial in the methodology for calculating it.  \nThe Masterclass will cover the following topics: \n\nFrameworks for ecosystem service valuation – understanding both direct and indirect benefits provided by ecosystems.\nMethods for calculating the value of ecosystem services.\nA hands-on example of calculating ecosystem service value in an urban context.\nIdentifying the difficulties and limitations in applying these valuation methods to urban areas. \n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nGovernment stakeholders working to develop and scale urban greening strategies \nGIS & Data Practitioners working on urban canopy mapping\, green space accessibility and spatial decision-making\nClimate and impact investors looking to understand evidence-based metrics such as the 3-30-300 framework to inform funding decisions for scalable urban greening projects\nResearchers and academic institutions interested in applying or advancing spatial frameworks for urban greening
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/8-masterclass-on-value-of-ecosystem-services-in-the-urban-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250318T161500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250313T100957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T094110Z
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SUMMARY:#7 Masterclass on ‘Sensitization on Heat Action Planning and the Role of Nature-Based Solutions’
DESCRIPTION: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 sectors such as agriculture\, construction\, and manufacturing industry. \nThe urgency to address heat-related challenges has led to the development of various plans and policies to strengthen heat resilience at national\, state\, and city levels including the Heat Action Plans (HAPs).To be effective\, these plans must be designed at scale\, integrating governance\, data-driven risk assessments\, and nature-based solutions (NbS). This masterclass will explore the need for heat action planning and how NbS can play a crucial role in urban resilience strategies. \nKey Themes & Focus Areas:  \n<em”>Heat Action Planning & NbS \n\nUnderstanding large-scale impacts of heat by highlighting the impacts of exposure and urbanization/ changing land use patterns putting cities at greater risk\nHighlighting the national and sub-national measures needed for an integrated approach to heat governance\nCase study: Tamil Nadu Heat Mitigation Strategy\, exploring how state-wide strategies can create systemic resilience to extreme heat\n\nULB level Heat Action Plans \n\nImportance of city-level heat action planning and governance frameworks\nSteps for mapping heat risks to identify hotspots and integrating NbS into city heat action plans and assessing their impact\nCase study: Thane Heat Action Plan\, highlighting challenges and successes\n\nThis Masterclass is for: \n\nGovernment officials and policymakers responsible for designing and implementing Heat Action Plans at the state and city levels.\nResearchers\, academicians and professionals contributing to data-driven risk assessments and policy frameworks for heat adaptation.\nNGOs\, private sector stakeholders and community advocates looking to integrate NbS into heat resilience strategies.\n\n  \nDate & Time\n18th March 2025 (online)\n3:00 to 4:15 PM IST\nFor registration & more details: https://bit.ly/4i4qY5j
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/7-masterclass-on-sensitization-on-heat-action-planning-and-the-role-of-nature-based-solutions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250129T072951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T100336Z
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SUMMARY:#6 Masterclass on 'Transforming Cities with Nature: Key Lessons from Tebet Eco Park’
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nDesigning with Nature-based Solutions and the impact to city and environment\nNavigating challenges during post-construction and maintenance phases.\nExploring funding mechanisms and financial sustainability.\nCapturing lessons learned from the perspectives of both government authorities and practitioners involved in the park’s development.\n\nWho is this masterclass for? \n\nCity leaders and urban planners interested in implementing Nature-based Solutions for sustainable city growth.\nDevelopers\, investors\, and businesses exploring opportunities in green infrastructure and climate-resilient urban projects.\nCommunity advocates and NGOs working on urban resilience and inclusive public spaces.\n\n\n \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/6-masterclass-on-transforming-cities-with-nature-key-lessons-from-tebet-eco-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250205T161500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250129T072347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T110959Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Capacity to Assess Urban Climate Hazards and Tackle Heat and Flooding in Cities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCo-organized by WRI India\, UrbanShift\, and Cities4Forests\, this three-part webinar series is designed to build the capacity of city officials to conduct vulnerability assessments and implement nature-based approaches to enhance climate resilience in cities. \nLearn More
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/webinar-building-capacity-to-assess-urban-climate-hazards-and-tackle-heat-and-flooding-in-cities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250122T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20250122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20250107T075643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T100658Z
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SUMMARY:#5 Masterclass on ‘Art and culture-based storytelling for building climate action’
DESCRIPTION: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 Uttar Pradesh)\, the West (Mumbai) and the South (Bengaluru and Kerala). The masterclass will help in developing a deeper understanding on how art and culture-based storytelling can build wider awareness and support for nature-based solutions.\nThis Masterclass is for: \n\nDevelopment practitioners working on climate change or any other social impact issue with a keen interest on innovative and creative design solutions\nCreative industry professionals working on climate action/social impact\nCitizen-led groups and collectives working on climate action/social impact\nPhilanthropies supporting work on climate change\n\n\n \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/5-masterclass-on-art-and-culture-based-storytelling-for-building-climate-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20241204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20241204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20241127T112822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T100747Z
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SUMMARY:#4 Masterclass on Integrating Adaptation & Resilience Priorities into City-level Climate Budgeting: Cases from New York and Mumbai
DESCRIPTION: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 at scale. \nThis Masterclass is for:\n• City officials looking after financial planning and budget allocations for projects and programmatic initiatives\n• Urban planners\, architects and urbanists working with cities to support with budget planning and preparation\, tapping into alternate sources of financing for projects \n\n \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/4-masterclass-on-integrating-adaptation-resilience-priorities-into-city-level-climate-budgeting-cases-from-new-york-and-mumbai/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20241010T161500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20240930T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T100823Z
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SUMMARY:#3 Masterclass on 'Financing and integrating community engagement in NbS initiatives across Indian cities'
DESCRIPTION: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 at SEWA) and Dr. Manu Gupta (Co-Founder\, SEEDS)\, followed by Q&A with the participants. \nThe session aims to unpack how community engagement processes can be key to deliver well-sustained Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects\, bringing forth barriers and models to incentivize this engagement. \nThrough project examples and discussions\, the masterclass will cover topics that include (1) The need for community-driven NbS to tackle climate risks by fostering resilient ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods (2) Challenges of financing engagement processes and ways to incentivize communities for their contributions (3) Partnerships and collaborations for long-term success of projects (4) Building scalable finance models and community capacities to access these models. \nThis Masterclass is for:\n• City officials looking at developing inclusive\, community-led models for planning\, designing and maintenance of urban NbS projects.\n• Practitioners and NGO’s working with cities and funders to deliver NbS that can enhance community resilience to climate risks.\n• Financiers and businesses looking to develop innovative finance structures\, and help build community capacities to access these structures. \n\n \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/3-masterclass-on-financing-and-integrating-community-engagement-in-nbs-initiatives-across-indian-cities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20240905T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20240905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20240823T114915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T100902Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass on 'The Water Balance Model & Chennai’s City of 1000 Tanks'
DESCRIPTION: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 climate change-induced droughts and saline intrusion from sea-level rise. Simultaneously\, it can mitigate risks associated with high-frequency floods as well as sewage pollution. \nThis Masterclass is for: \n\n1. City officials looking at planning\, designing\, delivering and maintaining water and wastewater projects.\n2. Urban planners\, architects and urbanists working with cities and developers to deliver NbS and hybrid projects.\n3. Developers and businesses looking to deliver more water circular projects.\n\n\n \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/masterclass-on-the-water-balance-model-chennais-city-of-1000-tanks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20240806T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20240806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20240708T070532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T123742Z
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SUMMARY:INAUGURAL SUMMIT | India Forum for Nature-based Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information about the Summit and to access the recordings of the sessions\, click know more button below. \nAGENDAKNOW MORE
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/inaugural-summit-india-forum-for-nature-based-solutions/
LOCATION:India Habitat Centre\, New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="The India Forum for Nature-based Solutions":MAILTO:nbsforumindia@wri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230719T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230719T174500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20240709T095924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T100701Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the first edition of the Annual Research Program
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/launch-of-the-first-edition-of-the-annual-research-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230719T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230719T174500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha at Connect Karo 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 exhibition space to showcase their work\, services and products.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/pechakucha-at-connect-karo-2023/
LOCATION:India Habitat Centre\, New Delhi
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ORGANIZER;CN="The India Forum for Nature-based Solutions":MAILTO:nbsforumindia@wri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230719T111500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230719T124500
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20240709T095650Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Drivers of Finance for Nature-based Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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 the support required for the urban NbS ecosystem to thrive.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/roundtable-discussion-drivers-of-finance-for-nature-based-solutions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230214T131500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20240709T100357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T100951Z
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SUMMARY:Breakout Session at Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers (DHARA) 2023
DESCRIPTION:The India Forum for NbS hosted a breakout session at the ‘Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers 2023’ – a National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and National Mission For Clean Ganga (NMCG)-led event under the Ministry of Jal Shakti‘s River Cities Alliance. The session focused on understanding the potential for Nature-based Solutions addressing the risks faced by #rivercities.  \nThe Forum also released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) flyer at the event\, which covers the introduction about the Forum and the principles of Nature-based Solutions that will be supported by the Forum.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/breakout-session-at-driving-holistic-action-for-urban-rivers-dhara-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt\, Kalyani Nagar\, Pune
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIUA":MAILTO:nbsforumindia@wri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20221104T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20221104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20230207T074458Z
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SUMMARY:First convening of the Steering Committee
DESCRIPTION:The first convening of the Steering Committee of the India Forum for Nature-based Solutions agreed upon governance structures and the roles and responsibilities of the Steering Committee\, the Secretariat and the Task Forces. The partners committed to ‘Climate Proofing 100 million residents and infrastructure worth $100 billion in Indian cities by 2030.’ This sets a clear timebound ambition to mainstream ecosystem services and nature-based solutions to build urban climate resilience in India. For more information\, click here. \nThe Steering Committee also constituted four taskforces: \n\n\nCollective Building – For engaging with stakeholders at all levels and garnering greater interest towards the Forum and its activities.\n\n\nKnowledge – For developing relevant knowledge products and tools to fill the knowledge gaps that currently exist in the urban NbS ecosystem.\n\n\nCapacity Building – Capacitating key stakeholders through multiple modes of training\, covering a wide array of key knowledge subjects.\n\n\nPrivate Sector Engagement – Engage with the private sector to facilitate cross-learning and drive the operationalisation of potential urban NbS projects.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/first-convening-of-the-steering-committee/
LOCATION:WRI India\, LGF AADI 2\, Balbir Saxena Marg\, Hauz Khas\, New Delhi\, Delhi 110016\, Delhi\, Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="WRI India":MAILTO:aarathi.kumar@wri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20220629T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20220629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20220621T201207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T110844Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the India Forum on Nature-Based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The India Forum for Nature-based Solutions will be formally launched at the NIUA Pavilion at the World Urban Forum building momentum and visibility for the Forum. The event seeks to engage international organisations\, solution providers and investors who can support the objectives of the forum and accelerate the implementation of urban NbS in India.
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/launch-of-the-india-forum-on-nature-based-solutions/
LOCATION:NIUA Pavilion\, hall 2.2\, Katowice\, World Urban Forum\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aarathi Kumar":MAILTO:aarathi.kumar@wri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20220225T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20220225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213635
CREATED:20220621T201516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T100618Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Operationalizing Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Extreme climate events are increasingly posing a severe risk for Indian cities\, and with 75% of India’s 2050 infrastructure still to be built\, building climate-resilient infrastructure becomes key. This panel discussion spotlights the critical necessity of urban NbS in India\, the challenges associated with it\, and the way forward actions needed to mainstream NbS interventions in cities.  
URL:https://nbs4indiadev.ebizonstg.com/event/panel-discussion-operationalizing-nature-based-solutions-for-mitigation-and-adaptation/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online)
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aarathi Kumar":MAILTO:aarathi.kumar@wri.org
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