An ageing asset base combined with shifting weather patterns and soaring demand means our national infrastructure is under more pressure than ever before. While we seek to extend the life of critical infrastructure in an era of climate transition, we must think outside the box to find solutions that can withstand the challenges ahead, sustain and evolve in parallel with our changing world.

Nature is the key to a resilient future. Unlike the rigidity of grey infrastructure, nature-based solutions (NBS) are flexible, and have the innate capacity to respond to changing circumstances and new environmental conditions. Our free Whitepaper, authored by AtkinsRéalis, outlines the key challenges to scaling NbS, calling for a redefinition of engineering practices and stronger advocacy for nature across all professions, and is supported by practical project examples.