The urgency to turn climate ambition into action echoed through every session of the “Nature-based Solutions in Urban Contexts” Conference held in Bangkok last week, as over 140 attendees from across the Mekong subregion and beyond came together to tackle the challenge of scaling Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in cities. Another 180 people joined online for the plenary sessions
Cooling cities using green open spaces
A recent rapid review showed the potential impact green spaces can have on cities in Southern Australia and tropical cities in Asia.
Applying nature-based solutions to create resilient urban centres
We’ve published our RUCaS case study reports, demonstrating how nature-based solutions can be applied in 8 Mekong locations.
Announcing the RUCaS Conference 2025
The RUCaS Conference – Nature-based Solutions in Urban Contexts – is set for 25–27 March 2025 in Bangkok.
Mainstreaming Webinar Series
Our 2024 webinar series helped share expert knowledge on Water Sensitive Cities. We’re planning more for 2025.
People changes at Water Sensitive Cities Australia
Let us introduce 2 new starters at WSCA, and help us farewell 2 valued colleagues
RUCaS Conference – Nature-based Solutions in Urban Contexts
Nature-based Solutions in Urban ContextsScaling NbS for Resilient and Inclusive Urban FuturesMAR 25—27 2025REGISTER NOWCAMBODIALAO PDRTHAILANDVIET NAMNature-based Solutions (NbS) are a powerful tool to deliver cost-effective and scalable urban resilience, climate adaptation and environmental sustainability in the Mekong subregion. #UrbanNbSConferenceNeed help?Contact us at info@wscaustralia.org.auRUCaS HOMEPAGEThe conference will include full interpretation between English and Vietnamese, Khmer, Lao and Thai. Hội thảo …
Developing a new tool to better plan, design, construct and maintain WSUD assets
We are working with E2DesignLab and Canopy Economics and Policy to address a key gap in uptake of water sensitive urban design assets – reliable life cycle cost information.
Sharing knowledge about nature-based solutions throughout the Mekong region
We’ve wrapped up 4 very successful Knowledge Exchange events for the DFAT-funded RUCaS program.
Reimagined metro line in Kunshan recognised for its commitment to sustainability
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) Platinum certification is the highest rating in their system – read about a project in Kunshan that’s just achieved it.