LAND4CLIMATE at Global Forums: Bringing Nature-Based Solutions into the Spotlight
Over the past year, Prof. Dr. Stefan Greiving (TU Dortmund University, LAND4CLIMATE coordinator) has been actively sharing insights from LAND4CLIMATE at international events, showcasing how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can strengthen climate resilience in cities and regions worldwide.
Climate impacts on urban infrastructures – Bangkok, November 2024
In November 2024, Prof. Greiving was invited by the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning of the Kingdom of Thailand in Bangkok to speak on “Climate impacts on urban infrastructures and public services.” His talk emphasised the growing vulnerability of urban systems to climate change and the need for integrated resilience strategies.
Nature-Based Solutions for hot cities – UN ESCAP webinar, February 2025
As part of the UN ESCAP Climate Conscious Cities Webinar Series, Prof. Greiving presented “Nature-based Solutions for Hot Cities” on 26 February 2025. Drawing on case studies and simulation results, he highlighted the role of tiny urban forests in mitigating heat stress. His findings showed that while such small-scale interventions improve local thermal comfort and reduce heat-related mortality, upscaling and replication are necessary for broader impacts. He also stressed the importance of innovative land policies to enable NBS implementation on private land.
Nature-Based Solutions in Spatial Planning – Goa, June 2025
On 11 June 2025, Prof. Greiving contributed to the Capacity Building Workshop on Climate-Sensitive Spatial Planning in Panaji, Goa, with a lecture on “Nature-Based Solutions in Spatial Planning.” His presentation focused on how mainstreaming NBS requires a systemic shift in land use policies, particularly because much of the land needed lies in private ownership. He underlined three key points:
- NBS effects are place-specific and demand strong local capacity building.
- A stronger evidence base is needed to guide decision-making.
- Dedicated public policies are essential to engage private landowners and ensure scalability.
These discussions connected directly with LAND4CLIMATE’s research on risk assessment, stakeholder involvement, and identifying “no-regret” NBS options across different European regions.
Through these high-level contributions, LAND4CLIMATE continues to strengthen the dialogue between research, policy, and practice, ensuring that climate-sensitive spatial planning and nature-based solutions become cornerstones of sustainable urban development.
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