Integrated Nature-based Solutions Design & Delivery Programme 2026

Engineers Ireland, in collaboration with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the Irish Planning Institute (IPI), the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) and the Local Authorities Water Programme (LAWPRO), is delighted to announce the launch of a cross-disciplinary training programme for Nature-based Solutions. 

Urban infrastructure must adapt to climate change, rapid technological advancement and rising expectations around health, wellbeing and quality of life. Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer a powerful, place-specific approach to enhancing climate resilience - addressing flood risk, heat stress and environmental degradation while working with natural systems and local geography. Building on a landmark 2024 collaborative workshop involving Ireland’s five leading professional bodies in the NbS arena, this course draws on cross-sector expertise and the resulting national guidance to support planners, engineers, designers and decision-makers in the effective implementation of urban NbS. 

The modules are outlined as follows:

• Module 1: From Brief to Concept - Designing with Nature: Friday, 17 April at Seven Mills, Dublin 22
• Module 2: From Concept to Outline Design: Friday, 24 April at Engineers Ireland, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
• Module 3: Detailed Design - Tools, Standards & Methodology: Friday, 8 May at Engineers Ireland, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
• Module 4: Post-Construction, Maintenance & Stewardship: Friday, 22 May at Seven Mills, Dublin 22

For more programme details and to book your place, please visit: https://www.engineersireland.ie/Events/event/11037

To avail of the Member Rate, please phone the Engineers Ireland CPD Hotline: +353 (0)1 665 1305 or E: cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie