At a time when urgent transformative change is needed to address the intertwined crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, the Nature-based Solutions International Congress aimed to shape a resilient future for people and nature through knowledge and action.
From November 2 to 6 2026, in Paris, France, the event brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, local and regional representatives, national and transnational public authorities, businesses, investors, and civil society from around the world, and serve as a global meeting point for those working around nature and people.
Built as a dialogue across sectors and disciplines, and organised by the French National Research Program on Nature-based Solutions (SOLU-BIOD) and NetworkNature, in collaboration with UNP+, Biodiversa+, Sorbonne University, and the City of Paris, the Congress sought to create a decisive moment for nature, strengthening synergies, bridging communities, and amplifying the international impact of NbS.
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Monday 2nd of November - Science Policy Dialogue
This dedicated forum, organised by the French National Research Program on Nature-based Solutions (SOLU-BIOD), Sorbonne University, and Biodiversa+, filled a critical gap by providing a space to present and discuss fundamental, interdisciplinary, participatory, and action-oriented research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of NbS, while fostering dialogue across disciplines and sectors.
Download or view the presentations from the Science Policy Dialogue event:
- NetworkNature Science Policy Dialogue - Looking forward: Nature Restoration
- Lithuania's Restoration Plan: What it does for nature and climate
- Polish National Restoration Plan - implementation ambitions and challenges
The agenda uploaded will be updated with more information before the end of the year.
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Tuesday 3rd of November - NetworkNature Annual Event - Futures with Nature
Through inspiring pitches, panel discussions, and interactive exchange, this event highlighted forward-looking ideas, initiatives, and policies that turn knowledge into action.
The agenda uploaded will be updated with more information before the end of the year.
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Wednesday 3rd of November - Cities Festival
Organised by UNP+, NetworkNature, and the City of Paris, the Cities Festival brought together local and regional governments, researchers, and practitioners for a full day of capacity building and peer-to-peer exchange on Urban Nature Plans. Through hands-on workshops and practical discussions, the event explored how cities can work with nature to improve biodiversity, resilience, and quality of life.
The agenda uploaded will be updated with more information before the end of the year.
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Thursday 4th of November - Task Forces Cluster Meeting
Building on Task Forces knowledge, the workshop-format day explored how Task Forces contribute to successful implementation of National Restoration Plans.
