Dr. Laura Wendling is an accomplished environmental scientist with more than two decades of experience dedicated to advancing sustainable, nature-positive solutions throughout Europe and internationally. Her expertise encompasses climate change adaptation, soil and water management, and sustainable agricultural systems development, all grounded in the principles of science-policy integration. Dr. Wendling has successfully led international research collaborations valued in the millions of euros, engaging closely with communities and public institutions to collectively build resilience to the impacts of climate change. She is currently Co-Editor in Chief of Nature-Based Solutions Journal (Elsevier).