National Forum on Nature-Based Solutions

Thematically, the sessions will focus on spatial and temporal scales of implementing NbS, financing and economic considerations of NbS, policy updates relevant to NbS, and best practices for collaboration and co-production of NbS projects. The event will include panels, keynotes, breakout discussion, networking receptions, lightning talks, a poster session, a field trip the first day, and more.

Lightning Talk & Poster Opportunity: We invite attendees to submit abstracts for our Lightning Talks and Poster Session. This is your opportunity to present innovative ideas and significant project results—whether expected or surprising—and to introduce unique concepts that deserve more attention. Engage your audience with compelling insights, as there will be no time for Q&A during the session. Be one of the presenters to showcase something special in this exciting format and inspire new conversations on nature-based solutions! Posters can focus on any NbS-relevant topic, while Lightning Talks will focus on two topics: (1) Benefits & Co-Benefits of NbS or the Financial and Economic Impacts and Challenges of NbS. These presentations will be strictly limited to 5 minutes each. The deadline for submissions is January 30, 2026. Selected speakers and posters will be notified by February 6, 2026. Please submit using this submission form.

Field Trip: The first day of the Forum (Tuesday, March 10th) will include a field trip to Dauphin Island to get a first hand look at nature-based solutions on the coast of the Gulf. If you are interested, please fill out this interest form.

Please also check out our previous two National Forums on Nature-based Solutions:

• National Policy Forum on Nature-based Solutions (2024)
• National Practice Forum on Nature-based Solutions (2025)