For the first time, the French National Research Program on Nature-based Solutions (SOLU-BIOD) and NetworkNature in collaboration with Urban Nature Plans+, Biodiversa+, Sorbonne University and the City of Paris, are jointly organising the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) International Congress 2026: Shaping a resilient future for people and nature through knowledge and action.
Taking place from 2 to 6 November 2026 in Paris (France), the NbS International Congress will bring together more than 500 researchers, practitioners, city and region representatives, national and EU authorities, policy-makers, local and international organisations, investors, businesses, and civil society from the NbS community. Through different thematic tracks —from science to policy and practice, and across diverse ecosystems and topics— the congress will offer a week of exchange across science, practice and policy, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the international network.
Program
The NbS International Congress 2026 will take place over five days and be structured around two main tracks: the Scientific Conference and the NetworkNature week.
Scientific Conference
Organised by PERP SOLU-BIOD, the Scientific Conference will take place on 4, 5 and 6 November 2026 at Sorbonne University. A registration fee will be required. The call for sessions is now open!
NetworkNature Week
Running from 2 to 4 November 2026, the NetworkNature Week will feature a series of events designed to inspire and build the capacity of the NbS community and beyond to continue taking action for nature. Registrations will open soon!
Key events not to miss
- NetworkNature Science-Policy Dialogue – 2 November (afternoon) - venue tbd
- NetworkNature Annual Event – 3 November – Sorbonne University
- Cities Festival – 4 November (hosted by UNP+ and the City of Paris in collaboration with NN) - venue tbd
Do you want to feature your project, idea or initiative during the NetworkNature Week or be a speaker at the NetworkNature Annual Event? An open call will be announced by mid April.
Some activities may run in parallel. Stay tuned for more information!