How can natural systems help us address some of the water sector's biggest challenges?
From managing flood risk and improving water quality to enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience, Nature-based Solutions offer an opportunity to deliver multiple benefits through a single intervention. This webinar introduces the principles of Nature-based Solutions and showcases how Scottish Water is applying them across raw water catchments, urban environments and wastewater systems.
Laura Bagociute, Water NbS Strategy Lead, and Rowan Cunningham​, NbS Asset Planner, will use real-world examples and practical insights to help attendees gain an understanding of where NbS fit within modern water management, the professions involved in their delivery, and the strategies being developed to support wider implementation across the industry.
Key topics include:
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Outlining what Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are and the criteria defining them.
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Discussing the value of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and why we need them.
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Exploring the three main categories of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in practice.
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Highlighting the Water Industry Ecosystem-based approach (Scotland).
Meet your host:
Laura Bagociute | Water NbS Strategy Lead, Scottish Water
Rowan Cunningham​ | NbS Asset Planner, Scottish Water
Date
18th Nov, 2026 at 10:00