Announcing the RUCaS Conference 2025

March 4, 2025
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Nature-based Solutions in Urban Contexts – Scaling NbS for Resilient and Inclusive Urban Futures will bring together stakeholders from government and intergovernmental agencies, civil society, academia and the private sector to foster collaborative action to advance sustainable and inclusive urban development across the Mekong subregion.

The conference will take place in Bangkok, 25–27 March 2025:

  • Hear global perspectives on urban NbS from international keynote speakers.
  • Explore the opportunities and challenges in scaling NbS across cities, provinces, countries and the Mekong subregion with expert panellists.
  • Identify and prioritise actions to advance urban NbS implementation in breakout sessions.
  • Develop strategies for inclusive, equitable co-design.
  • Investigate funding and financing options with finance specialists.
  • See urban NbS in action at sites around Bangkok.
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The conference will include full interpretation between English and Mekong subregion languages (Thai, Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese).

It is organised by RUCaS, in partnership with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under the Mekong–Australia Partnership.

While the conference is a face-to-face invitation-only event, plenary sessions will be livestreamed. If you are interested in listening to these livestreamed sessions, please register your details by clicking the button below.

Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link.