Hi Margarita, Thank you! We agree that one of the biggest challenges is often not the lack of technical solutions, but the difficulty of translating scientific evidence into decisions that can be understood, accepted, and implemented by policymakers and other stakeholders. In many cases, decision-makers are required to balance multiple social, economic, and political priorities, which can make it difficult to communicate the long-term benefits of Nature-based Solutions.
This is one of the challenges that WaterProof aims to address. Beyond identifying where Nature-based Solutions may be most effective, the platform helps quantify their benefits in terms of flood-risk reduction, avoided damages, and economic performance. By translating hydrological processes into indicators and financial metrics, WaterProof can help strengthen conversations with planners, government agencies, and potential funders.
Thank you for contributing to the discussion. We look forward to learning from your experiences throughout the course, and hopefully to future opportunities for collaboration.
The WaterProof Team