New approaches to nature-based solutions

As the climate crisis deepens and biodiversity becomes a priority, finding alternatives to grey infrastructure is critical. How can industry, regulators and innovators work together to enable the adoption of nature-based solutions? Join this session to unearth how utilities are looking at the whole catchment and engaging in new partnerships to introduce more nature-based solutions.

Chair introduction
Ruth Williams, water correspondent, Utility Week

How can we better prepare to design, build and operate nature based solutions
Dr Gabriela Dotro, Senior Research Fellow, Chair of the CWA, Cranfield University

Nature based solutions – environmental regulation, policies and frameworks to support delivery
Clare Warburton, sustainable development deputy director, Natural England

Kat Broadhead, principal for water, Natural England

Mainstreaming nature based solutions to deliver greater value
Amina Aboobakar, director of strategic development and stewardship, Rivers Trust