The MULTISOURCE project is thrilled to announce its upcoming webinar, “Gender & Water Governance,” set to take place on 18 March 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 CET. This free, online event will delve into the critical yet often overlooked role of gender in urban water governance and Nature-Based Solutions (NbS).
As cities strive to become more sustainable and resilient, integrating a gender perspective into urban planning and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is essential for achieving equitable outcomes. This Multisource project webinar, “Integrating Gender Perspective in Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Cities,” will explore how addressing gender dynamics can enhance the effectiveness, inclusivity, and sustainability of NbS initiatives. By incorporating diverse experiences and needs, these solutions can contribute to creating safer, more accessible, and thriving urban environments for all.
MULTISOURCE is an EU-funded project that aims at facilitating the systematic, city-wide planning of nature-based solutions for urban water treatment, storage, and reuse. With seven technical pilots across Europe and USA, a wide range of urban waters will be explored throughout the project, while decision support tools are being co-designed together with local, national, and international stakeholders.
Bringing together a diverse panel of experts, practitioners, and policymakers, this webinar will provide a platform to discuss key opportunities and challenges in integrating gender perspectives into urban resilience strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to explore practical approaches, learn from real-world experiences, and engage in dialogue on how inclusive NbS can contribute to building cities that are not only sustainable but also equitable for all.
Rationale
The intersection of gender and sustainability has emerged as a pivotal topic in advancing equitable and inclusive approaches to urban development. This webinar seeks to highlight the critical role of integrating gender perspectives into the design, implementation, and governance of Nature-based Solutions for sustainable cities. By doing so, we aim to ensure that the benefits of NbS are equitably distributed and that diverse voices contribute to shaping resilient and inclusive urban environments.
Objectives
- Explore the role of gender in shaping effective and inclusive NbS for urban sustainability.
- Highlight best practices and case studies from cities that have successfully integrated gender perspectives into NbS projects.
- Foster dialogue on challenges, opportunities, and policy measures to mainstream gender in urban sustainability strategies.
- Provide actionable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to advance gender equity in NbS initiatives.
Target audience
The webinar is tailored for urban planners, policymakers, gender specialists, change experts researchers, NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in sustainability, urban development, and social equity.
Outcomes
- Increased awareness of the importance of gender-inclusive approaches in NbS for sustainable cities.
- Practical recommendations and tools for integrating gender perspectives in NbS planning and implementation.
- Strengthened networks and collaboration among stakeholders to promote gender equity in urban sustainability efforts.
Agenda
- 11.00 Opening – Welcome and handover, Andrea Rubini (Director of Operations, Water Europe)
- 11.05 Keynote Speech – Luisa Prista (EU Women on Boards, EU Network Women in Leadership, and former director of EC EASME)
- 11.20 Expert Contributions – MULTISOURCE, Ana Kalin (Gender expert at Forum for Equitable Development))
- 11.30 Expert Contributions – NICE project representative, Viviane Japiassú Viana (Professor at the Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro)
- 11.40 Expert Contributions – Systemic Change Management: a concrete discipline to make the green transition just and successful, Anita d’Agnolo Vallan (Senior expert in systemic change management, social and behavioral change for the SDGs (with a key focus on Gender Equality), trainer and professor.
- 12.00 Panel discussion
- 12.25 Wrap up and conclusion