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NetworkNature TF4 Digest: November 2026

Digest

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 synergising 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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NetworkNature TF4 Digest: November 2026

Project Updates

  • Did you hear? The NetworkNature Science Policy Dialogue, Annual Event, and Task Force day have moved locations. They will now take place at CNIT Forest. The Cities Festival location remains unchanged (Climate Academy).
  • There is still time to sign up for online participation in the NetworkNature Annual event. 
  • NetworkNature was at COP17. See what we were up to. 
  • Have you noticed anything not quite right on the NetworkNature platform? Let us know here. We are always improving the platform and want your input!

November

  • NbS International Congress 
    Date: 2-6 November 2026; Location: Paris, France
    The NbS  International Congress will bring together more than 500 researchers, practitioners, city and region representatives, national and EU authorities, policy-makers, local and international organisations, investors, businesses, and civil society from the NbS community.  Through different thematic tracks —from science to policy and practice, and across diverse ecosystems and topics— the congress will offer a week of exchange across science, practice and policy, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the international network.  
    • Scientific Conference: Organised by PEPR SOLU-BIOD, the Scientific Conference will take place on  4, 5 and 6 November 2026 at CNIT Forest.  
    • NetworkNature Week: Running from 2 to 4 November 2026, the NetworkNature Week will feature a series of events designed to inspire and build the capacity of the NbS community and beyond to continue taking action for nature. Key events not to miss: 
      • NetworkNature Science-Policy Dialogue – 2 November (afternoon) -CNIT Forest, 2 Place de la Défense, Paris. . 
      • NetworkNature Annual Event – 3 November – CNIT Forest, 2 Place de la Défense, Paris. Register here for online participation! 
      • Cities Festival – 4 November (hosted by UNP+ and the City of Paris in collaboration with NN) - Climate Academy. 
  • Smart City Expo World Congress
    Date: 3-5 November 2026; Location: Barcelona, Spain
    Held annually in Barcelona since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress is the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to cities and urban innovation. It brings together leaders from global companies, governments, and organisations to explore how cities can evolve towards more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive futures. The event aims to turn urban ambition into concrete solutions by fostering partnerships, collaboration, and knowledge exchange to address the most pressing challenges facing cities today.
    Get your pass here.
  • COP 31 of UNFCCC
    Date: 9-20 November 2026; Location: Antalya, Turkey
    At the summit, world leaders, experts, and civil society representatives will discuss joint solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future. Hosted by Türkiye, this conference will be an important gathering for shaping global climate policies.
  • From Evidence to Implementation: Transitioning to Zero Pollution Agriculture in Europe
    Date: 12 November 2026; Location: Brussels, Belgium
    As the Horizon Europe trans4num project reaches its conclusion, you are invited to our final policy event, together with policymakers, researchers, farmer organisations, and other key stakeholder organisations, to explore how our scientific evidence and practical experience can be translated into effective and scalable policy action for alternative approaches for sustainable nutrient management. Agenda here.
  • Public Governance Beyond the Human learning session
    Date: 10 November, 5 PM CET. Location: online
    The 18th learning session of the Co-creation with the More-than-Human sandbox will explore Public Governance Beyond the Human with Mumta Ito from Nature's Rights: What if the challenge isn't simply how we give the more-than-human a voice in governance, but how we redesign the foundations of public governance itself? This and more we’ll discuss in our next learning session, taking the UK Nature’s Rights Bill and its proposed Integrated Rights Framework as a case study. Register on EventBrite to join us. 
  • European Mission Soil Week 2026
    Date: 17-18 November 2026; Location: Dublin, Ireland
    The fourth European Mission Soil Week will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, farmers, businesses and citizens. The event will be hybrid and will focus on sustainable soil management, providing opportunities to exchange knowledge, explore innovative solutions, strengthen collaboration and support the implementation of the EU Mission Soil across Europe. Register now!
  • Re-Value Final Forum
    Date: 18 November 2026; Location: Bruges, Belgium 
    Organised by Re-Value, the Forum will celebrate the journey of 9 waterfront cities towards climate neutrality through inclusive urban planning and design. Save the date!
  • BIOFIN-EU Policy Forum
    Date: 25 November, 2026; Location: Brussels, Belgium
    Organised by BIOFIN-EU, the Forum will examine the growing risks posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, and consider how investment, policy and market incentives can be better aligned to reward practices that sustain and restore natural capital. 

December

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