Chief Innovation Office Dr Jianbin Wang presented a seminar at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on applying nature-based solutions (NbS) in Bangkok to address challenges such as water pollution, drought and water scarcity, urban floods, river degradation and heat.
Following on from a similar workshop in Lao PDR in January 2025, International and Regional team members led an deliver an environmental monitoring workshop with local stakeholders in Viet Nam.
Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) recently hosted a delegation of 20 representatives from Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID) on a study tour to Victoria. The visit forms part of an ongoing collaboration to co-develop strategies that integrate conventional engineering with nature-based solutions (NbS), strengthening resilience to climate change and enhancing water security in Thailand.
Following a review of our operating model, access arrangements for the Water Sensitive Cities (WSC) tools are changing. As we transition from a centrally funded model to a fee-for-service approach, we remain committed to supporting the sector in its continued uptake and application of these tools.
A new report outlines ways to protect sensitive headwater streams under pressure from urban development.
A new project between WSCA, Chulalongkorn University and Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department is exploring ways nature-based solutions can help mitigate flooding and support agriculture and eco-tourism.
Chris Manning (WSCA Mainstreaming Lead) and Katharine Cross (WSCA International Lead) spread Water Sensitive Cities messages at the OzWater2025 Conference in Adelaide.
We’re working with local stakeholders in Mekong countries to build their capacity to monitor the environmental outcomes of nature-based solutions.
Our research on inclusive climate policy in Viet Nam is gaining traction – with 2 recent outputs highlighting key messages.
Following on from a similar workshop in Lao PDR in January 2025, International and Regional team members led an deliver an environmental monitoring workshop with local stakeholders in Viet Nam.