2026 Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Week
Conference Day 1
Implementing high-integrity NbS : whole-of-society approach and cross-border collaboration.
Bringing together policy experts, community leaders, and international specialists to discuss NbS strategies that leverage local knowledge, promote inclusive participation, and foster regional partnerships to enhance resilience and sustainable development.
Agenda
| Jun 3, 2026 | Event |
| 08:30-09:00 | Registration and Coffee |
| 09:00-10:25 | Welcome Speeches and Keynotes |
| 10:25-10:45 | Networking Break (20 min) |
| 10:45-12:15 | Speaker Session 1: Planning for climate resilience at scale Clare Shakya, Global Managing Director of Climate, The Nature Conservancy (Bio) Building resilient ecosystems in a changing world
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Panel discussion: Unlocking multi-scale NbS planning frameworks for greater impact |
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| 12:15-13:45 | Lunch Break |
| 13:45-15:10 | Speaker Session 2: Enabling high integrity NbS in Urban and peri-urban environments Alexander (Sandy) Duggie, Managing Director, URBIS Limited (Bio) Seven Systemic Problems in Creating and Maintaining Urban Biodiversity, and How to Overcome ThemKitty Tam, Programme Lead, Hong Kong 2050 is Now (Bio) Hong Kong NbS case studies assessed using the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
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| Panel discussion: Defining what good NbS looks like in urban environments
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| 15:10-15:30 | Networking Break (20 min) |
| 15:30-17:00 | Speaker Session 3: Whole of society approach for implementating high integrity NbS Eva Yeung, Senior Manager of Community Resilience Service, Hong Kong Red Cross (Bio) Collaborative Pathways: Engaging Science and Community in Risk Adaptation Measures |
Panel discussion : Breaking down silos : developping platforms to engage all sectors in creating effective NbS |
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| 17:00-17:10 | Wrap Up |
Details to be announced
