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The Case for Nature-Based Solutions
Event Summary
Nature offers effective solutions to mitigate climate change and help achieve climate neutrality goals. Our panel of experts explores the implementation of these solutions—with a focus on England, the Netherlands, and the United States. Join us for a discussion about funding, policy considerations, socioeconomic and environmental impacts, as well as challenges for implementation.
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Building with Nature
Matthijs Bouw
Towards Investable NbS Propositions
Mónica Altamirano
The Case for Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change
Nathalie Seddon
Nathalie Seddon
Professor, University of OxfordNathalie Seddon is a professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford and founding director of the Nature-based Solutions Initiative. Seddon is a 2020-2021 Kleinman Center Visiting Scholar.
Mónica Altamirano
Specialist in Public-Private Partnerships and Adaptation Finance, DeltaresMónica Altamirano is a specialist in public-private partnerships and adaptation finance at Deltares. She is a systems engineer and policy analyst with a strong background in economics with 15 years of experience in four continents and three sectors; education, transport and water.
Carolyn Kousky
Executive Director, Wharton Risk CenterCarolyn Kousky is the executive director of the Wharton Risk Center and Decision Processes Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also directs the Policy Incubator.
Matthijs Bouw
Associate Professor of Practice, Weitzman School of DesignMatthijs Bouw is an associate professor of practice in the Landscape Architecture department of the Weitzman School of Design. He is the Rockefeller Urban Resilience Fellow for the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Fantastic Kleinman Energy webinar on case for nature-based solutions!
Simon Richter, Penn Professor of German and Dutch Studies
