An English-language virtual seminar takes place in June aimed at discussing nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban areas in Estonia. The seminar is open to the public.
Organized by the Ministry of the Environment and the Environmental Investment Center (KIK), the virtual seminar takes place on Thursday, June 3 and looks at the importance of biodiversity in urban areas and the creation and management of wetlands, as well as practical examples of NBS, and their importance , the ministry says.
In short, NBS means using and and sustainably managing nature in tackling climate change and other issues such as pollution, public health and biodiversity.
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Dr Mitchell Kirby, Lindy Margan and Jeremy Stewart with the report. Photo supplied.
Local groups say support and interest is growing for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to be considered as a flood mitigation option for Lismore and to be included in the Flood Risk Management Plan.
Lindy Margan, a member of a committee that has been investigating flood options to decrease flooding in Lismore, says the group are interested in a new approach focused on NbS and have just released a document supporting this idea.
‘Nature-based is a long term project with great benefits for the community and the environment into the future,’ says Ms Margan. ‘It is certainly not a quick fix and can’t be rolled out shovel ready like some hard infrastructure projects that we’ve seen in the past.’