Accelerating the integration and financing of nature-based solutions in green cities and infrastructure

The fifth session of the GCIEP Learning Series brought together a diverse panel of experts to discuss the practicalities, challenges and opportunities in mainstreaming and financing nature-based solutions (NbS) within urban infrastructure. The session focused on sharing hands-on experiences from across GCIEP’s portfolio, highlighting both the technical and institutional dimensions of integrating NbS into city planning and project delivery.

Panel

  • Marcia Oliveira, Country Manager, GCIEP Mozambique   
  • Job Udo, HKV Netherlands, part of GCIEP Ghana deep offer country team  
  • Andres Payo Garcia, British Geological Survey (GCIEP delivery partner)  
  • Boris ton van Zanten, World Bank (Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery)   
  • David Uzsoki, Lead Sustainable Finance, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Published

19/08/25

Tags

Learning Product
Climate and environment
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