We are delighted to invite you to the online launch of the publication “The Social Dimension of Nature-based Solutions. Guidance Report”, hosted by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, on 24 November 2025, from 14:00 to 15:30 CET.
Join us for an engaging event featuring:
- Keynote by Charles Karangwa, Global Head of the Nature-based Solutions Centre at IUCN
- Presentation of the Guidance Report – a key output of the BioClimSocial Research&Development project
- Panel discussion with project partners working on diverse NbS initiatives in Austria, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Lebanon.
Launch of The Social Dimension of Nature-based Solutions. Guidance Report
24 November 2025, 14:00-15:30 CET, online
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) often face operational challenges, with their social dimension frequently overlooked – a critical gap that can undermine inclusive, just and effective implementation. Over the past two and a half years (April 2023 – November 2025), the BioClimSocial project has explored this issue in depth. This Guidance Report distils the lessons learnt from research and practice, providing a theoretical framework, overview of existing guidance materials, and practical examples to:
- define and better understand the social dimension of NbS,
- support social safeguarding and promote transdisciplinary, participatory NbS design and implementation and
- enhance the societal benefits of NbS.
This publication aims to inspire and equip all those working toward a sustainable and socially just future through Nature-based Solutions.