On 19 April at 17:00 CEST, World Resources Institute is hosting a seminar on "Using Forest-Water Connections to Accelerate Implementation of the NDCs".

 

To build back better in the wake of COVID-19, while continuing to advance the Paris Climate Agreement goals, governments and their infrastructure and development partners must do more than patch wear-and-tear on existing systems, and instead harness Nature-based Solutions (NBS) to build societal resilience and deliver a low-carbon future for all. Forests are crucial for clean and ample water supply, storing carbon, and for reducing risk of floods and drought. By investing in locally-appropriate forest-water NBS, we can cost-effectively accelerate the pace of progress on climate commitments, while also building resilient communities and a thriving economy.

In the run up to the Leaders’ Climate Summit on April 22 (Earth Day) 2021, this webinar will raise awareness of the importance of the forest-water nexus in cost-effectively accelerating progress on the NDCs. Featuring speakers from The NDC Partnership, the governments of Colombia, Peru and the Inter-American Development Bank, we will showcase concrete examples of how forest and water-based NBS are being used to enhance climate commitments and discuss a way forward.