BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Business Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T110000 DTSTAMP:20260722T125325Z CREATED:20260722T125011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T125325Z UID:27812-1785402000-1785409200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Operation Vulindlela II: Unlocking Business Participation in South Africa’s Reform Agenda DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-operation-vulindlela-ii-unlocking-business-participation-in-south-africas-reform-agenda/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unlocking-Business-Participation-in-South-Africas-Reform-Agenda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T140643Z CREATED:20260629T134247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T140643Z UID:27599-1784192400-1784201400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI C-Suite Roundtable: Johannesburg DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-c-suite-roundtable-johannesburg/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NBI-C-Suite-Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T150000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T101304Z CREATED:20260619T100544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T101304Z UID:27568-1783609200-1783614600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Activating Water Stewardship Through the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard) DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/activating-water-stewardship-through-the-international-water-stewardship-standard-aws-standard/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Activating-Water-Stewardship-Through-the-International-Water-Stewardship-Standard-AWS-Standard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T053820Z CREATED:20260630T053208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T053820Z UID:27617-1782464400-1782478800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Bridging the Skills Gap for ESCOs and EPC Practitioners to Accelerate South Africa’s Just Energy Transition DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/bridging-the-skills-gap-for-escos-and-epc-practitioners-to-accelerate-south-africas-just-energy-transition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bridging-the-Skills-Gap-for-ESCOs-and-EPC-Practitioners-to-Accelerate-South-Africas-Just-Energy-Transition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055753Z CREATED:20260615T060823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055753Z UID:27548-1782295200-1782304200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Practical Complementarity between SBTN and TNFD DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/practical-complementarity-between-sbtn-and-tnfd/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Practical-Complementary-between-SBTN-and-TNFD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070655Z CREATED:20260602T065213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T070655Z UID:27473-1781258400-1781267400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature Action Accelerator: Module 4 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-4-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nature-Action-Accelerator.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T063437Z CREATED:20260515T060730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T063437Z UID:27273-1780401600-1780416000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Accelerating Corporate Action on GBV – Women’s Equality: Digital Access and Rights to Expression We-Dare Repository Event DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-corporate-action-on-gbv-womens-equality-digital-access-and-rights-to-expression-we-dare-repository-event/ LOCATION:Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)\, 26 Melville Road\, Illovo\, Johannesburg\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Digital-Access-and-Rights-to-Expression.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T114127Z CREATED:20260515T055632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114127Z UID:27258-1779957000-1779966000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature Action Accelerator: Module 3 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-3-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T104000 DTSTAMP:20260515T114108Z CREATED:20260505T053516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114108Z UID:26977-1779957000-1779964800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:High-Level Roundtable - Social Justice for Business: Framing Inclusion and Economic Participation DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/high-level-roundtable-social-justice-for-business-framing-inclusion-and-economic-participation/ LOCATION:Aspen Room\, New Pines Building\, 9 Gordon Hill\, Parktown\, Johannesburg\, GP\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Framing-Inclusion-and-Economic-Participation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084958Z CREATED:20260515T054615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T084958Z UID:27249-1779787800-1779796800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Project Close Out Event: Collective Climate Action with the Private Sector DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/project-close-out-event-collective-climate-action-with-the-private-sector/ LOCATION:The Capital Empire\, 177 Empire Place\, Corner Rivonia Road\, Sandhurst\, Sandton\, GP\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collective-Climate-Action-with-the-Private-Sector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T130843Z CREATED:20260520T063505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T130843Z UID:27374-1779438600-1779454800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nkangala district municipality Just Transition project launch DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nkangala-district-municipality-just-transition-project-launch/ LOCATION:Nkangala District Municipality\, 2A Walter Sisulu Drive\, Middelburg\, Mpumalanga\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nkangala-district-municipality.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260521T054332Z CREATED:20260521T052917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T054332Z UID:27405-1779267600-1779276600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:C-Suite Roundtable: Shaping South Africa’s Sustainable Future Collectively DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/c-suite-roundtable-shaping-south-africas-sustainable-future-collectively/ LOCATION:Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\,\, La Lucia Ridge\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/C-Suite-Roundtable-Shaping-South-Africas-Sustainable-Future-Collectively.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122359Z CREATED:20260331T100342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T122359Z UID:26717-1776763800-1776772800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Member Only Event - Carbon Markets in Practice: What Companies Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-only-event-carbon-markets-in-practice-what-companies-need-to-know/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091920Z CREATED:20260409T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T091920Z UID:26800-1776160800-1776169800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator: Module 2 - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-2-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260318T080131Z CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-eepbip-esco-awareness-raising-match-making-networking-session/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Invitation-EEPBIP-ESCo-Awareness-Raising-Match-Making-Networking-Session-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260306T065256Z CREATED:20260303T093153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T065256Z UID:26506-1774008000-1774017000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature-Positive Business DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-nature-action-accelerator-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature-positive-business/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature-Positive-Business.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260302T071227Z CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-road-to-cop31-opportunities-for-business-collaboration/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/a9e4b6e7-5cca-c5cd-06d9-df85f348b7ae.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260305T122811Z CREATED:20260305T090244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T122811Z UID:26583-1773828000-1773835200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-exploring-south-africas-new-energy-critical-minerals-manufacturing-and-logistics-frontier-a-northern-cape-provincial-government-showcase/ LOCATION:Sandton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exploring-South-Africas-New-Energy-Critical-Minerals-Manufacturing-and-Logistics-Frontier-–.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260305T092218Z CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/white-paper-event-march-2026/ LOCATION:Centurion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minister-Velenkosini-Hlabisa-of-the-Department.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260209T113213Z CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-agm-membership-council-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NBI-AGM-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260220T071441Z CREATED:20251118T052842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T071441Z UID:25920-1771927200-1771934400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Unpacking the South African Wholesale Electricity Market for Business and Municipalities DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/join-the-gauteng-water-action-lab-a-focus-on-the-city-of-ekurhuleni-building-water-resilience-together/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unpacking-the-South-African-Wholesale-Electricity-Market-for-Business-and-Municipalities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T123000 DTSTAMP:20251024T094750Z CREATED:20251024T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T094750Z UID:25662-1763028000-1763037000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/multi-stakeholder-roundtable-on-strengthening-whistleblowing-mechanisms-for-smmes/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multi-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Strengthening-Whistleblowing-Mechanisms-for-SMMEs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T120000 DTSTAMP:20251029T100512Z CREATED:20251029T095524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T100512Z UID:25712-1762423200-1762430400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session: Water Footprint in Action: Strengthening Climate-Resilient Business with Science-Driven Approaches DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-water-footprint-in-action-strengthening-climate-resilient-business-with-science-driven-approaches/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Water-Footprint-in-Action-Strengthening-Climate-Resilient-Business-with-Science-Driven-Approaches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T103000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T130000 DTSTAMP:20251023T100821Z CREATED:20250919T090507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T100821Z UID:25310-1761820200-1761829200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:MEMBER ONLY EVENT: Carbon Tax in South Africa for Beginners and Seasoned Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/carbon-tax-in-south-africa-for-beginners-and-seasoned-practitioners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carbon-Tax-in-South-Africa-for-Beginners-and-Seasoned-Practitioners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20251024T092831Z CREATED:20251002T133814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T092831Z UID:25411-1761645600-1761652800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-breaking-through-barriers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TDP-invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T153000 DTSTAMP:20250930T053001Z CREATED:20250930T052413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T053001Z UID:25388-1759755600-1759764600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Implementing Solutions to Build Skills for JET Programmes and Projects DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/implementing-solutions-to-build-skills-for-jet-programmes-and-projects/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Implementing-Solutions-to-Build-Skills-for-JET-Programmes-and-Projects.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T160000 DTSTAMP:20250909T134838Z CREATED:20250909T124021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T134838Z UID:25200-1758790800-1758902400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Seminar DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-efficiency-and-energy-management-seminar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Energy-Efficiency-and-Energy-Management-Seminar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20250908T102404Z CREATED:20250908T100817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T102404Z UID:25169-1758618000-1758625200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Innovation as an enabler to improve water-use efficiency in South Africa DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-south-africa/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-South-Africa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250911T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250911T130000 DTSTAMP:20250827T064617Z CREATED:20250827T052916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T064617Z UID:25068-1757588400-1757595600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Advisory Council for Environment and Society (ACES) DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-advisory-council-for-environment-and-society-aces/ LOCATION:Johannesburg\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NBI-Advisory-Council-for-Environment-and-Society-ACES.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:AyabulelaM@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T131500 DTSTAMP:20250825T122308Z CREATED:20250825T121032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T122308Z UID:25050-1756897200-1756905300@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Launch of the WeDare GBV Repository for the Private Sector DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as essential to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change\, nature loss\, water scarcity and their impact on livelihoods\, while delivering tangible business value. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For South African companies\, NbS are particularly relevant given that business is already experiencing material impacts from nature-related risks\, including flood damage\, causing billions of Rands in asset losses. Increasing climate volatility\, characterised by cycles of drought and extreme flooding\, are amplifying operational\, supply chain\, and financial risks across sectors. Nature-based Solutions provide a scalable pathway to help mitigate these physical risks\, while reducing compliance risk\, strengthening licence to operate\, and delivering integrated climate\, water\, biodiversity and social benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Despite strong global momentum\, private sector uptake of NbS remains constrained by: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nLimited understanding of the business case;\nChallenges in the measurement and valuation of benefits;\nUncertainty around implementation models and partnerships; and\nDifficulty integrating NbS into core business strategy and finance decisions.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Considering these constraints\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and external experts\, are hosting a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) for NBI’s corporate members that will enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of South African companies to meaningfully engage with the NbS concept. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nRaise awareness of the Nature-based Solutions concept;\nBuild capacity through practical case studies drawn from real-world examples;\nProvide insight into one financing mechanism of such initiatives; and\nSurvey the audience for future NbS TLS design.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Speakers will include: \n\n Bennet Gartelmann: Associate on Nature Action\, WBCSD\n Peter Beare: NbS expert and former WBCSD Nature Manager\n Dr Richard Taylor: Taylor Made Water Solutions\n Faye Brownell: Convener of the Cross-Catchment Collective\nMartin Potgieter: Investment Banking Director\, RMB\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Key objectives: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 11 September 2026\nTime: 11:00 to 12:45\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We look forward to your participation as we continue accelerating credible\, collective action for nature. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-the-wedare-gbv-repository-for-the-private-sector/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Launch-of-the-WeDare-GBV-Repository-for-the.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR