Nature-based Solutions for Major Societal Challenges

Introduction

Session 1: Nature-based Solutions and Their Importance

Session 2: NbS Principles, Criteria and Indicators

Session 3: Policy Instruments for NbS

• Strengthening political commitment and institutional coordination
• Fostering cross-sectoral collaboration
• Catalysing finance and investment
• Generating and sharing new knowledge

Session 4: NbS in Practice—Cases from Europe, Chinese Mainland, and Hong Kong

• Medmerry Managed Coastal Realignment, Selsey, UK
• ‘Qiandao Lake Water Fund’ Programme in Hangzhou, China
• Hillside Reforestation in the Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong, China
• Sustainable Rural Revitalisation as an NbS for Tackling Rural Decay and Urban Social Challenges in Hong Kong, China

Session 5: Unpacking NbS—Some Reflections

References

 

Authors: Winnie W. Y. Law, Katie H. L. Chick, Sianna S. I. Yiu, & Jessica M. Williams

Reviewer: Billy C. H. Hau

Recommended citation:

Law, W. W. Y., Chick, K. H. L., Yiu, S. S. I., & Williams, J. M. (2026). Nature-based Solutions for Major Societal Challenges. Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong. https://ccsg.hku.hk/ruralsd/en/pages/nature-based-solutions-for-major-societal-challenges

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