On-line info session

Would you like to join the Nature-based Future Challenge but are not sure what it takes? Would you like to learn more about the timeline of the Challenge, your assignments, and what’s in it for you as a participant? Would you like to hear from former participants about their experiences? Join the info session and get all your questions answered!
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14-10-2025 Check out this event!

Building with Nature

Nature-based strategies to benefit people and ecosystems

“Building with Nature” is a concept in sustainable design and engineering. It means working with natural processes rather than against them—for example, by creating future-proof infrastructure, cities, and landscapes. In this way, both people and ecosystems benefit.

In this immersive event, you will experience the beauty of nature and hear first-hand from Jaap van der Salm, associate partner at the H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten, about projects developed with this approach, as well as the challenges and opportunities it presents. His story will be complemented by the Nature Us video installation and a commentary from Dr. Kehui Xu, Director Coastal Studies Institute at Louisiana State University (USA).

About the speakers

Jaap van der Salm (H+N+S Landscape Architects)
A landscape architect passionate about combining water safety with eco-engineering and ecological design. From stormwater solutions in New Orleans to large-scale water projects in Turkey and the Netherlands, Jaap brings a wealth of experience in integrated water management and international collaboration.

Kehui (Kevin) Xu (Coastal Studies Institute, Louisiana State University)
A coastal scientist whose research spans sediment transport, dredging, and coastal restoration. Kevin’s work helps us understand and shape resilient coastlines, offering insights into how natural processes can strengthen our future landscapes.

This event is organized in collaboration with the ESG Programme Green Climate Solutions.
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08-10-2025 Check out this event!

Water and Global Security: Harnessing the Power of Nature-Based Solutions

Date & time: 17 June, 5 PM CET
Location: On-line

The world is facing unprecedented water challenges.  Water insecurity is increasing worldwide, straining relations between people, communities, and entire countries. Nature-based solutions, particularly wetlands, have significant potential to address water-related challenges. Youth are key stakeholders in developing solutions for future generations

This webinar examines the link between water, peace, and security, and explores how nature-based solutions can play a key role in turning water crises into opportunities. With climate pressures mounting, these solutions offer a pathway toward greater resilience, cooperation, and sustainability at both local and global levels.

Hosted by Henk Nieboer (Adaelta)

Speakers:
Karounga Keita (Wetlands International)
Begonia Arellano Jaimerena (Deltares) 
Bénigne Ishimwe Mugwaneza (Rwanda Young Water Professional)


Organized jointly by Nature Based Solutions Platform, WUR Student Challenges, NL2120 and Ramsar Wetlands Convention.

17-06-2025 Check out this event!