Nature-based solutions tenders
Nature-based solutions use ecosystems to meet goals that would otherwise need engineering: wetlands that hold back floods, green roofs and urban trees that cool streets, restored river corridors, coastal habitats that absorb storm surges. Cities, water utilities, river basin authorities and development programmes tender the design, construction and monitoring of these projects, and increasingly the financial models that let private money pay for them.
Evaluation is about evidence that the solution works. Buyers want hydrological or climate modelling, a clear account of the biodiversity and social benefits, long-term maintenance arrangements and indicators they can report against. Multi-disciplinary teams win: ecologists with engineers, landscape architects with economists. Notices funded by the European Union or development banks often require stakeholder engagement and gender and social safeguards plans as well.
This page tracks open tenders that use the phrase nature-based solutions in their text. It serves environmental consultancies, landscape and engineering firms and the specialists in nature finance who support them.
3 open tenders match this topic today, across 3 countries on the first page. 3 of those shown close within 30 days. Recently closed notices are listed after the open ones. Deadlines come from the source notice; confirm against the official document before you submit.
Open nature-based solutions tenders
Blue-Green Network Plan & Supporting Implementation Guidance
organisation· NZ
A regional council seeks planning and implementation guidance for a blue-green network (water management and nature-based solutions infrastructure). Bidders should have expertise in environmental planning, water systems, biodiversity integration, and climate-adaptation infrastructure design.
Suenbach flood mitigation: nature conservation planning services
Municipality· DE
This tender procures nature conservation planning services for a flood-mitigation and stream-restoration project in Germany. Bidders should be environmental consultancies or ecological planning firms with expertise in habitat assessment, water management, and nature-based solutions.
Technical assistance for Nature-based Solutions Infrastructure Incubator management unit, Junior
Agency· FR
A development finance institution is seeking a junior technical assistant to support the project management unit of an incubator for nature-based solutions for infrastructure. It suits consultants or small firms with nature-based solutions and infrastructure project experience who can provide junior-level support.
Recently closed
Closed in the last 12 months. Buyers often repeat a purchase on a similar cycle, so these show what the next notice is likely to ask for.
Wildlife and Biodiversity Expert Consultancy
organisation· IN
A UN development agency seeks a Wildlife and Biodiversity Expert to support conservation and ecosystem protection initiatives in India. The role is suited for environmental consultants, conservation professionals, or biodiversity specialists with expertise in wildlife management and nature-based solutions.
Biodiversity Finance Consultant
organisation· SR
A development agency seeks a Biodiversity Finance Consultant to design and implement financing mechanisms for biodiversity conservation and nature-based solutions in Suriname. The role suits sustainability consultants, conservation finance experts, and development professionals with expertise in blended finance, green bonds, or payment-for-ecosystem-services structures.
Carbon team training for due diligence of carbon-generating projects
Bank· BR
A Brazilian development bank seeks training for its carbon team to build due-diligence skills for carbon-generating projects, especially nature-based solutions. Bidders should be training providers with expertise in carbon project assessment, environmental finance, and nature-based climate solutions.
Addressing Barriers to Climate Action - Developing a values driven approach to accelerate climate action within the Protected Landscapes
Authority· GB
A UK protected landscape authority seeks a consultant to develop training materials and resources enabling Protected Landscapes to deliver climate action, adaptation, and nature-based solutions engagement across UK stakeholder networks. Bidders should have expertise in climate communication, stakeholder engagement, training design, and nature-based solutions within protected area or landscape management contexts.
Frequently asked
What are nature-based solutions?
Actions that protect, manage or restore ecosystems to address a social or climate challenge, such as flooding, heat or water quality, while also benefiting biodiversity.
Who tenders nature-based solutions?
Cities and regions, water utilities and river basin authorities, development banks and climate adaptation programmes.
What teams win this work?
Multi-disciplinary ones: ecologists, engineers, landscape architects and economists, with stakeholder engagement and monitoring experience.