Gaia Roundtable - Scaling Nature Based Solutions in Asia
Event Overview
Organised by Vidacity with the support of GWS Living Art and the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects*, this event invites professionals from the built environment and landscape sectors to engage in an open, solution-oriented dialogue on harnessing nature-based strategies to advance urban sustainability.
The Gaia Roundtable series first installment features experts from GWS Living Art, Jebsen & Jessen and Rain, to share about nature based solutions in irrigation and rainwater management systems.
*This event is accredited by SILA for 1 CPD Point.
Programme Outline:
4:30 PM - Welcome Remarks
4:50 PM - Sharing by Zac Toh on Taking Nature Based Solutions from Lab to Market
5:00 PM - Sharing by Nina Jessen on Sustainability Transitions
5:10 PM - 4-Stop Tour + Mini Activities
Mezzanine: GWS Living Art Product Showcase
Microforest: Urban Afforestation via Native Tree Planting
VidaCircle: The Modern Farmer Installation
Gaia Research Centre: Innovative Developments for Commercial Use (In partnerships with Corporates & Academic Partners)
6:00PM - Networking with Wine and Refreshments)
6:30PM - Closing Remarks
About our Featured Speaker
Nina Jessen is a passionate advocate for sustainability, equipped with a master’s degree in Sustainable Development with Sociology. Her early career included impactful roles in professional communications at the United Nations Office in Geneva and the International Trade Centre, where she honed her ability to drive change on a global stage.
In 2021, Nina became the fourth-generation member of her family’s business, the Jebsen & Jessen Group. As a corporate communications consultant, she led sustainability communications, championing green initiatives that positioned the industrial conglomerate as a leader in responsible business practices. Nina now serves as Business Development Manager for Turf and Irrigation, where she continues to embed sustainability into the company’s ventures in agriculture, landscaping, and hospitality—ensuring that positive change remains at the heart of every opportunity she pursues.