Why are Energy Leaders Turning to Nature-Based Solutions?
Nature-based solutions (NBS) are integral to addressing contemporary environmental challenges, leveraging natural ecosystems to tackle issues like climate change, biodiversity decline and disaster risks.
These solutions focus on strengthening and collaborating with natural landscapes, such as forests, wetlands and urban green spaces, rather than relying solely on technological interventions.
NBS will be the subject of a high-level discussion at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC, set for 22 September 2025 at Convene, 360 Madison Avenue, New York.
Utilising nature for environmental benefits
The ways to employ the natural world for environmental gain are extensive.
For instance, restoring mangroves shields coastal areas from storm surges while storing carbon.
Similarly, reforestation and agricultural practices focused on regeneration capture carbon emissions and enhance soil health.
In urban settings, green roofs offer a cooling effect, improve air quality and help in rainwater management.
According to the United Nations and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), NBS are cost-effective, adaptable and resilient strategies that benefit both people and nature.
They are increasingly essential in corporate and governmental climate strategies, providing multiple benefits: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiding communities in adapting to climate effects and boosting biodiversity.
Exploring solutions at Sustainability LIVE
The panel discussion on 22 September will feature four experts:
- Mark McKenna, Global Sustainability Director at Arcadis
- Santiago Gowland, CEO of the Rainforest Alliance
- Matthias Berninger, EVP of Public Affairs, Sustainability & Safety at Bayer
- Bernhard Kowatsch, Director of Global Accelerator and Ventures at the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
This panel will delve into varied topics from financing forest initiatives to mitigating coastal risks, supply chain vulnerabilities and relevant investment opportunities.
It will also look into policy influences and collaborative frameworks, putting nature at the epicentre of climate efforts.
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain fresh insights on evaluating and expressing nature's value, along with understanding the metrics influencing regulatory requirements and building stakeholder confidence.
Secure your tickets to the event to experience this panel in-person.
Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
The event will spotlight themes like climate leadership, innovative practices and quantifiable impacts.
Core topics include strategies for achieving net zero, supply chain decarbonisation, sustainable investment and finance, circular economy strategies and the role of AI in advancing sustainability.
Sustainability LIVE aims to facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration, offering participants actionable insights for climate initiatives and connecting them with pioneering voices in global sustainability.
