National Forum on Nature-Based Solutions

The third annual National Forum on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) will bring together a diversity of sectors and backgrounds from around the country to discuss implementation, practice, and policy in the field of NbS. 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.

Are you interested in sharing your perspectives or expertise in Nature-based Solutions? If so, please consider highlighting your experience with a Lightning Talk or Poster Presentation. For more information and to provide an abstract, please submit this form. The deadline for submissions is January 30, 2026. Selected speakers and posters will be notified by February 6, 2026.

Full event details

When:

Day 1: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Day 2: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Day 3: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Where:

Attend virtually: 

You will receive the relevant link(s) to attend virtually via email.

Attend in person:

MacQueen Alumni Center