Nature-based solutions

Discover how to prioritize people and nature while embracing learning as an ongoing process, to create pathways that address global challenges while fostering resilience and equity

• Humanity First
  
  As the world undergoes significant transitions, particularly toward low-carbon and nature-positive sectors, it is crucial to prioritize local communities' interests and perspectives. Putting people first ensures that climate change adaptation strategies not only address environmental goals but also create sustainable, transformative pathways that drive meaningful development.
• Learning as a Process
  
  The journey of climate change adaptation has been marked by challenges, but it also presents opportunities for growth. Adaptation is an evolving process that integrates theory and practice, allowing us to learn from past experiences and continuously refine strategies for a resilient and sustainable future.

This Keynote highlights the urgent need to rethink climate change adaptation by addressing flawed approaches and emphasizing the interconnected role of common goods and nature. It advocates for prioritizing local communities, embracing adaptation as a dynamic, learning-driven process, and balancing trade-offs to achieve sustainable, equitable solutions. By integrating real-world examples and interactive games, the Keynote offers pathways for scholars and practitioners to bridge the gap between theory and action, fostering resilient and transformative adaptation pathways.

This Keynote can engage university scholars and practitioners, taking them beyond abstract theories of systems thinking in ecology, conservation, and social sciences. Through real-world examples, interactive game, and hands-on techniques, it will demonstrate how to integrate these concepts into day-to-day professional practices, bridging the gap between theory and action

Diego Portugal Del Pino, from Peru, focuses on climate change adaptation, green jobs, and nature-based solutions (NbS). He is also pursuing part-time doctoral research at the University of Bonn, examining trade-offs in climate change adaptation measures. His research particularly explores the differences between global and local approaches, with an emphasis on countries most vulnerable to climate risks.

Education

Diego holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from James Cook University and a master's degree in Sustainable Resource Management from the Technical University of Munich.

Experience

Diego has over 10 years of experience, including roles as an NbS specialist with WWF International and consultancies with the ILO, French Development Agency, and FAO. He currently provides technical and strategic support for implementation and capacity building with the ILO, focusing on projects in South America and Africa.

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