Nature-based Solutions (NbS) poses significant challenges and opportunities at every stage of the project life cycle that requires more open-ended, non-linear governance approaches. These include tackling knowledge gaps; managing trade-offs; implementing successful actions; monitoring outcomes; dealing with natural elements; and financing projects. Therefore, to be successful, governance of NbS requires active cooperation and coordinated action between stakeholders whose priorities, interest, or values may not align, or may even conflict.

To this end, this session focused on the challenges and key actions that need to be taken at each stage of a project life cycle for nature-based solutions in the context of resilient infrastructure. The session discussed key learnings from case studies around the world and how recommended actions have been incorporated into real projects in complementarity with other grey infrastructure initiatives.