Better Water For All Network Organised Third Webinar On NBS
On 19 March, the Better Water for All Network successfully held its third webinar, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and water-sector professionals for an in-depth discussion on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). The event featured keynote presentation from Dr. Tao Lyu from Cranfield University of Dr. Katherine Pond, from University of Surrey.
Nature-based solutions (NbS), such as constructed wetlands, sustainable drainage systems, and river restoration, are increasingly applied in water and wastewater management due to their cost-effectiveness and capacity to deliver co-benefits, including biodiversity enhancement and carbon sequestration. Recent research has also demonstrated that NbS can effectively attenuate emerging biological and chemical micropollutants, e.g. antimicrobial resistance (AMR) determinants and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), thereby safeguarding aquatic environments at the catchment scale. Although these invaluable benefits are leveraged from nature, realising their full potential for specific targets requires appropriate design, adaptation, and maintenance of NbS. These aspects are often under-emphasised in practice, creating a continuing need for robust evidence and confidence among regulators and policy makers.
The event marked an important milestone for the Better Water for All Network, which aims to connect science, policy, and practice to support safer and more sustainable water systems. Video can be found on our Youtube Channel and more webinars and collaborative activities will follow as the network continues to grow.
