The value of nature: how nature based solutions reduce risk and strengthen resilience - curated by Sintali

14 May 2026
Placemaking Stage

When do nature-based solutions genuinely reduce risk in development and when do they fail to translate into commercial value? How does green infrastructure influence insurability, cost of capital, asset performance, wellbeing and long-term resilience across the lifecycle of a project?

This session brings together financiers, insurers, developers, and designers to examine how nature-based solutions, delivered through green infrastructure, demonstrably change risk and resilience outcomes in real projects. Using case studies, the panel will explore how early design and investment choices shape risk exposure and value creation over time, and what this means for capital allocation, delivery strategies, and long-term returns.

Chair
Eleni Polychroniadou
Eleni Polychroniadou, CEO - Sintali Limited
Speaker
Lisa Palframan
Lisa Palframan, Senior Technical Manager - Environment - Homes England