Accelerating the Adoption of Nature-based Solutions: Financing and Economic Valuation

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Nature-based Solutions Webinar Series, a four-part learning journey focused on accelerating the adoption of nature-based solutions (NbS). Held every Thursday from January 15th to February 5th, this series explores the four foundational themes that make NbS successful: governance and policy alignment, financing and valuation, community engagement, and knowledge and capacity building. Join us to strengthen your understanding and support climate-resilient, community-rooted development.

This webinar series is organized in partnership with Nature Canada and Nature NB.

Dates: Thursdays, January 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 2026 (11:30am–12:30pm AST)

Please note that you will need to register for each webinar individually.

Part 1: Governance and Policy Alignment

This session will explore how to incorporate NbS into urban and regional planning, zoning, and climate policies.

Part 2: Financing and Economic Valuation

Join this session to discover strategies for securing sustainable funding and showcasing the economic benefits of NbS.

Speaker 1: Joanna Eyquem (Climate Risk Institute, Vice President)

Recognizing the financial value of natural assets in a changing climate is crucial. Understanding these benefits helps communities manage and invest in resources wisely. Investing in natural infrastructure can yield long-term savings and enhance resilience. As climate change presents ongoing challenges, integrating nature-based solutions into planning is essential, mitigating adverse effects and promoting harmony between humans and the environment.

Speaker 2: Michelle Molnar (Natural Assets Initiative, Technical Director)

Michelle has 15+ years’ experience in Ecological Economics and inter-disciplinary research, focusing on conservation of natural capital using valuation, policy analysis, and public outreach. She will present her work with the David Suzuki Foundation and their Municipal Natural Assets Initiative report for the town of Riverview, NB.

Part 3: Community Engagement and Co-creation

Part 3 will look at how to build lasting public support through inclusive outreach, co-design workshops, and transparent updates that ensure solutions reflect local priorities and lived experience.

Part 4: Knowledge, Data, and Capacity Building

Learn how to build the know-how, data literacy, and capacity needed to implement NbS with confidence in Part 4 of this webinar series.

These four interconnected themes—governance, finance, community, and knowledge—provide a comprehensive foundation for mainstreaming nature-based solutions in urban and regional development. Let’s accelerate nature-based solutions together!