To launch Version 2 of the NbS Tool, the Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solutions (SCeNe) Coalition is hosting a two-part webinar series on 24 and 25 September 2025. Header photo credit: Mosharraf Hossain/Unsplash
The NbS Tool is an online platform developed by the Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solutions (SCeNe) Coalition, with support from Google.org. It is designed to support local organizations in developing high-quality Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects by helping them measure three core benefits, for people, climate, and nature. Since its initial launch at COP28, the development team has continued to improve the NbS Tool.
A key part of this process has been gathering feedback through dissemination events and user engagement. Version 2 of the NbS Tool reflects this iterative development. It brings enhanced features, expanded data coverage, and improved usability based on input from field practitioners and partners. With these improvements, there is a growing need to disseminate the tool more widely to frontline organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders across Southeast Asia to ensure it can be effectively used to support locally driven, data-informed solutions.
In addition to the engagement and sharing events, the team conducted site visits to Semendo and Merang in South Sumatra (Indonesia) and in Bukidnon (the Philippines). These visits aimed to validate data, better understand each site's potential, and grasp the local context and socio-economic conditions in both areas, to assess suitability for support through the NbS Incubator.
Join us for an exciting two-part webinar series as we unveil the NbS Tool Version 2, a powerful open-data platform designed to accelerate nature-based solutions across Southeast Asia. Whether you're a project developer, policymaker, researcher, community leader, or sustainability advocate, this session will showcase how data can drive impactful solutions for people, climate, and nature.
Through this series of events, the team gathered numerous inputs and new perspectives. Participants in Manila highlighted the need for the NbS Tool to incorporate more country-specific data, which is essential for accurately reflecting and addressing the unique environmental and cultural landscapes, particularly in regions inhabited by indigenous communities. "The NbS Tool would really enhance the ability of indigenous people to plan their land management. With the right facilitation and support, the NbS Tool would be very empowering," explained Jayson Ibanez, Director for Research and Conservation of PEF. This sentiment was echoed by participants in Phnom Penh, who emphasized the importance of integrating local and specific data sources for accurate environmental and social assessments.
📅 Webinar, 24 September 2025 | 13:00–14:00 GMT+7 (14:00–15:00 SGT)
Discover the latest updates to the NbS Tool and hear from regional experts on the importance of data transparency in scaling nature-based solutions.
Featuring:
Nirarta Samadhi (WRI Indonesia) - Opening remarks
Dewi R. Sari (WRI Indonesia) – NbS Tool V2 walkthrough
Panel Discussion:
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Ping Yowargana (Senior Research Scholar of Agriculture, Forestry, and Ecosystem Services Research Group Biodiversity and Natural Resources Program IIASA)
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Ed Ding (Business Development Manager Vana)
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Aji Anggoro (Blue Carbon Program Manager YKAN)
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Moderator: Gabrielle Malcolm (SCeNe Coalition)
📅 Live Tool Demo and Feedback Session, 25 September 2025 | 10:00–11:00 GMT+7 (11:00–12:00 SGT)
Dive deeper into the tool’s updated methodology, explore its features in a live demo, and hear directly from users during a hands-on trial and feedback session.
🔍 What to Expect:
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Methodology & Data Update: Learn about the latest enhancements powering the tool
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Live Demo: See the NbS Tool in action with a walkthrough of its new features
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User Trial: Watch users test the tool and share real-time feedback
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Feedback Session: Share your thoughts and help shape future improvements
