Save the date | 10 June 2026 | International conference on NBS for critical infrastructure resilience

How can Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) help protect critical infrastructure from climate-related and disaster risks?

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, UNESCO will host the international conference on NBS for critical infrastructure resilience at the Palais des Académies in Brussels, within the framework of the EU-funded NBSINFRA project.

The conference will bring together representatives from European institutions, civil protection authorities, academia, local authorities, private-sector experts and practitioners to explore how NBS can strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of increasing climate and disaster risks.

As extreme weather events and climate-related hazards continue to place pressure on urban systems, infrastructure and communities, the event will provide a timely opportunity to discuss how nature can become part of the solution. Through policy dialogue and expert exchange, the conference will highlight the role of NBS in protecting infrastructure, reducing risks and supporting more resilient territories.

The programme will include a policy round table on how NBS can protect infrastructure, followed by a discussion panel focused on translating evidence into policy. The session will feature insights from the NBSINFRA project, alongside contributions from leading European experts and practitioners.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
• Time: 14:00–18:00
• Registration: from 13:30
• Reception: following the conference
• Venue: Palais des Académies, Salle Christian de Duve, Rue Ducale 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Why attend?

The conference will offer participants the opportunity to:

• learn how NBS can contribute to critical infrastructure resilience;
• engage with policy and practice perspectives from across Europe;
• discover insights emerging from the NBSINFRA project;
• connect with experts working at the intersection of climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, infrastructure and urban resilience.

Registration

• Participation is open upon registration.
• Register here
• For further information, please contact:
• brussels@unesco.org
• Tel: +32 2 891 59 97