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NetworkNature TF 4 Digest: August

The NetworkNature Task Force 4 (Communicators) is pleased to provide you with a summary of upcoming events and opportunities announced by Horizon 2020/Europe projects and select Missions. This Task Force is responsible for synergizing and enhancing communication approaches and messages across Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects. If you are not a task force 4 member, but would like to submit to this informal digest, please reach out to hello@networknature.eu. We will get back to you as soon as possible with instructions!

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TF 4 Digest: August

Project Updates

  • Registrations for the NetworkNature in person annual event are still open! We will meet Sept. 25th in Brussels. Sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot! The annual Task Force meeting will take place on September 24th. Contact your TF lead for details on how to register.
  • The external review of the IPBES methodological assessment of the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people is open! This assessment is being carried out following the fast-track approach, involving a single external review. The first draft of the summary for policymakers will be made available for review for a period of 8 weeks, from 24 July to 17 September 2024.
  • NetworkNature is going to COP 16! Will you be there? Let us know!
  • The Biodiversa Partner Search Tool is also opened and ready to be used by researchers to start building their consortium. 
  • NbS comics round 2 will be released soon! Led by The Nature of Cities in partnership with NetworkNature, this initiative plays a huge role in reaching a wide audience. Want to learn more? The Nature of Cities will facilitate a creative workshop during the NetworkNature annual event (25th of september) called “Bust your myth with comic strips”. The objective is to power storytelling to create engaging, educational, and persuasive narratives that can effectively bust myths and promote Nature-based Solutions.
  • Read the latest NetworkNatureReads! Get in touch with Kassia to be featured. 

Upcoming Events

August

September

  • World Green Infrastructure Congress
    Dates: 3-5 September 2024; Location: Auckland, New Zealand
    Organised by the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau and the World Green Infrastructure Network, the 2024 World Green Infrastructure Congress will focus on how to catalyse the use of nature-based solutions in urban environments. Registration is still open.
  • Innovate4Cities Conference
    Dates: 10-12 September 2024; Location: Montreal, Canada
    The 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference is convening in September in Montreal and we’re calling you to submit an abstract and be part of the conversation! 
  • RSA Regional Studies Association 2024 Central and Eastern European Conference
    Dates: 11-13 September 2024; Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia
    This event provides an opportunity for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students working in all areas related to regional policy, regional development and regional studies to come together and discuss the changing internal and external dynamics of CEE. Registration is now open.
  • Summit of the Future
    Dates: 22-23 September 2024; Location: New York, United-States 
    Organised by the United Nations, the Summit of the Future will gather world leaders to adopt the Pact for the Future.
  • Future Green City World Congress
    Dates: 23-26 September 2024; Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands
    The Future Green City World Congress is an initiative of Royal Association Stadswerk the Netherlands and Royal Dutch Association of Landscapers and Gardeners (VHG) In Utrecht, they bring together the worlds of green and civil engineering, in cooperation with World Urban Parks (WUP) and the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME). The congress connects construction, greenery, infra and water. Registration is still open.
  • NetworkNature Annual event
    Dates: 24-25 September; Location: Brussels, Belgium
    This year’s NetworkNature Annual Event will focus on ‘Busting myths” in relation to ecosystem management. This event will revolve around myths that NbS practice, research, policy making and business are busting or that need to be busted to ensure transformative change and reverse biodiversity loss. Registration is still open.
  • NBS Education Summit
    Date: 26 September; Location: Brussels, Belgium & online
    Based on the insights from the project NBS EduWORLD, this hybrid event at the intersection of science, policy, and NBS practice will focus on the future needs for educational materials and standards, opportunities for rapid adoption of NBS education guidelines, an overview of EU legislative and policy frameworks, and foster exchange and mutual learning between all stakeholders interested in NBS education. Agenda and registration coming soon.
  • Nordic NbS conference
    Dates: 26-27 September 2024; Location: Malmö, Sweden
    As the Nordic Council of Ministers-funded programme on nature-based solutions concludes from 2021-2024, this conference serves as a platform to showcase the results achieved through collaborative efforts across the Nordic countries. Registration is still open.

October

  • European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns
    Dates: 1-3 October 2024: Location: Aalborg, Denmark
    This conference is an opportunity to see how Local Green Deals are making the EU Green Deal a reality across Europe. Come shape the future beyond the status quo and be part of the movement for urban transformation. NetworkNature is a partner. Standard registration is still open.
  • Sifted Summit 2024
    Dates: 2-3 October 2024. Location: London, United Kingdom
    Sifted Summit is bringing startup Europe together under one roof once again.European tech has taken a beating — but startups are bouncing back. This October, join 3,000 founders, startup operators and investors and discover how the ecosystem is recalibrating and responding to the startup revival.
    Crowdhelix team together with VARcities project partners will have a booth and interact with various stakeholders, making partnerships and promoting NbS to the industry. Registration is open.
  • European Week for Regions and Cities
    Dates: 7-10 October 2024; Location: Brussels, Belgium
    Organised by the European Committee of the Regions and by the European Commission, the 2024 European Week for Regions and Cities will focus on “Empowering Communities”. Four themes will be discussed during this week: regions strengthening European democracy, smart and sustainable growth for regions, regions got talent, competitiveness and convergence, two sides of the same coin. Registration is open. 
  • Smart Cities in Smart Regions 2024 Conference
    Dates: 9-10 October 2024; Location: Lahti, Finland
    This conference aims to bring together researchers, industry and local and regional authorities, focusing on urban resilience. Three themes will be at the centre of the 2024 conference: solutions for systemic changes; smart health and wellbeing innovations; design for sustainable business and responsible consumption. Registration is open until September 22nd.

November

  • World Urban Forum
    Dates: 4-8 November 2024; Location: Cairo, Egypt
    Organised by the United Nations Habitats, the 12th World Urban Forum will focus on “the transformative power of localised actions”. More information on the theme will be available soon. Registration is open. 
  • UNFCCC COP29 
    Dates: 11-22 November 2024; Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
    Organised by the United Nation, COP29 will be hosted by Azerbaijan. More information will be available soon. Information for participants can be found here. 
  • European Mission Soil Week 2024
    Dates: 11-12 November 2024; Location: Brussels, Belgium
    Organised by the Soil EU Mission, this event aims to gather all the soil community. More information will be available soon.

Calls for Proposals (Events)

Calls for Abstracts (Publications)

  • Sciences Po call for Papers/sessions
    They are accepting submissions for any of the six sessions, with a 500-word abstract due by 1 September 2024. Later, a 5000-word paper is required by 1 December 2024 

Other 

  • Contribute to the NetworkNature Annual Event via poster submission!
    Apply to feature your project poster by Aug 23, 2024. Successful applicants will be featured at the annual NetworkNature event in September.
  • NBS EduWORLD: Take part in the social media campaign #YOUTH4NBS
    Help us get young people involved in promoting nature-based solutions (NbS)! From 1 July to 30 September, encourage them to post about the benefits of NbS on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc. Active participants can win special rewards! Let's inspire the next generation to protect our planet. 
  • Biodiversity and Transformative Change
    We are happy to inform you that a funding call has been pre-announced on the Biodiversa+ website. The call is planned to be officially launched on 10 September 2024. The deadline for submitting pre-proposals will be in early November 2024. Finally, the registration for the general webinar for the BiodivTransfom Call that will be on September 24th from 1 to 3 PM is now open.
  • Join the Berlin Urban Nature Pact!
    Is a city in your project interested in creating transformative biodiversity action for local urban nature? The Berlin Urban Nature Pact, a city-led initiative, supports cities globally in achieving this goal. Stay tuned for its official launch at COP16 and sign up to receive updates!