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As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work we have accomplished together. It has been a privilege to collaborate with such a committed and inspiring group of partners—and with you! The progress we have made is truly remarkable, and we are looking forward to a strong 2025.
Check out the list of incredible projects we are working closely with.
Key Achievements in 2024
NbS Policy Screening and Needs Analysis (2024–2030):
We delivered a comprehensive report analyzing the EU's sustainability policy landscape and identifying gaps for Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
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Enhanced Knowledge Resources:
- Key Facts Database
Explore it here - Updated NbS R&I Landscape Mapping
View it here - Expanded Knowledge Gaps Database
Discover more
Engaging Events:
- Annual Event: This event was chock full with myth-debunking sessions, engaging performances, and meaningful discussions.
Learn more - TF Cluster Meeting: Together, we have gotten closer to understanding what NbS standardization could look like.
- Participation at COP16 in Colombia: A large number of projects participated in COP16, taking us closer to bending the curve on bioidiversity loss.
Communications and Partnerships:
- Published 55+ project or Task Force news articles on the NetworkNature platform.
- Distributed 10 monthly Task Force digests featuring 50+ project mentions.
- Launched NetworkNature Reads, showcasing 8 interviews and 20+ projects. We hope to see more of you featured next year!
- Collaborated with the HS Booster and contributed to a NetZeroCities policy brief (learn more soon!)
Other Milestones:
- Established a new Advisory Board.
Meet the Board - Opened a call for expressions of interest for new NbS Hubs.
Details here
Looking Ahead to 2025
Our vision for 2025 includes:
- Launching a new NetworkNature website.
- Hosting a science-policy event addressing the role of water in NbS in Brussels (February, invite only).
- Deepening collaboration with the HS Booster and NetZeroCities.
- Delivering a resource on Exploring the NbS Finance Landscape.
Closing Thoughts
This year concludes with a special highlight: the release of the booklet “People with Nature: Busting 24 Myths to Reverse Biodiversity Loss and Drive Transformative Change through NbS.”
Read it here
Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and partnership in advancing the NbS agenda. Here’s to a transformative 2025!
