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TF 4 Digest: February 2025

TF 4 Digest: February 2025

 

Project Updates

  • The DesirMED second Newsletter is out! Explore more about the recently organized climate hackathon in Valencia, the first steps of the transformative adaptation journey of DesirMED Regions and discover more activities in the News section. Subscribe here for more updates!

  • NetworkNature R&I Database has been refurbished!

  • Read the latest issue of the BIOFIN-EU newsletter ! Subscribe to stay informed about how mainstream finance can protect and restore biodiversity.

  • Fresh Technical article from BIOFIN-EU: A Framework to Support the Financing of Ireland's Nature, Climate and Water Objectives by 2030. Read it here!

  • Read the latest article on the GreenInCities website, written by Anna Higueras Head of Projects at Ideas for Change, who explores the emerging movement advocating for the Rights of Nature and how this paradigm shift could influence the design and governance of greener, more resilient cities.

  • Read this month’s NetworkNature Reads!

Upcoming Events

February 2025

  • Naturance Project: Webstival on Advancing Finance Innovations for Nature-based Solutions
    Date: 11-13 February 2025; Location: Online
    The NATURANCE consortium invites participation in the upcoming virtual innovation webstival, focusing on nature-based insurance and investment instruments for ecosystem restoration as part of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. This fully online event combines different forms of engagement including keynote talks, technical panels, workshops, break-out discussions, and policy dialogues. Click here for more information and registration.
  • SpongeScapes webinar “Introduction to sponge measures”
    Date: 13th of February 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CET; Location: Online
    The webinar will provide insights into the concept of sponge measures, their role in flood and drought mitigation, and the current state of scientific knowledge on sponge measures. Speakers: Ellis Penning (Deltares), Benoit Fribourg-Blanc (OiEau). More info and registration link.
  • NBS EduCommunity workshop
    Date: 18 February, 14:00-16:00 PM; Location: online
    NBS EduWORLD is holding its final NBS EduCommunity workshop. Engage with local government representatives, educators, and experts from across Europe to co-create innovative ideas and test the Youth Inclusion Toolkit developed by NBS EduWORLD. Register here.
  • NetworkNature Science-Policy Event
    Date: 27 February; Location: Brussels
    ICLEI Europe and IEEP are organising an in person invite only science-policy event on urban/regional transformation with a special focus on water resilience. The event will draw on the work of key Horizon projects to see how cities can mobilise EU funding for deploying NbS and utilise Urban Nature Plans to integrate NbS into urban planning to enhance their Water Resilience Strategy. Reach out to us at hello@networknature.eu for an invite!

 

March 2025

  • European Ocean Days
    Date: 3- 7 March 2025; Location: Brussels
    A week of events related to European marine and maritime topics, it will cover, on separate days over the week, the EU Mission Ocean and Waters, fisheries science, blue innovation and investment opportunities and ocean literacy activities. This year’s edition contains a focus on youth voices. Register!
  • When Nature can do the job
    Date: 19 March 2025; Location: Brussels
    By bringing together leading European experts from the research and policy sectors, this free event will consider where and when nature could help create ecosystems that support biodiversity, store carbon and enhance livelihoods which will enable both nature and people to better cope with the growing impacts of modern climate change. Register!
  • CITYCOP2 Forum
    Date: 20-22 March 2025; Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan 
    Kaohsiung City and ICLEI KCC will co-host a CITYCOP2 Forum in tandem with the Kaohsiung Smart Expo next March (20-22) with a high-level session themed Biodiversity and Urban Nature. They are coordinating with the city and tapping potential opportunities to invite Pact-related cities/experts to engage in the session.
  • NBS Education Summit 2025
    Date: 27 March 2025; Location: Online
    The high-level Nature-Based Solutions Education Summit aims to bridge science, policy, and practice by presenting key findings from NBS EduWORLD and other NBS education projects to the public, EU policymakers, and Ministries of Education. Its focus is on supporting nature-based solutions (NBS) education through policy, with a special emphasis on just transitions. The event will include a policy learning session, showcasing best practices and testing recommendations with policymakers. Register now.

 

April 2025

May 2025

  • Cities Mission Conference 2025
    Date: 6-8 May 2025; Loation: Vilnius, Lithuania
    The EU Green Capital 2025 will welcome invitation-only attendees to the event. Organised by the European Commission and the Mission Platform, the conference will bring together political representatives and practitioners from the 112 Mission Cities to celebrate the Mission’s considerable progress after three years. Stay tuned!
  • Deltas & Wetlands 2025 International Symposium
    Date: 12-16 May 2025; Location: Tulcea, Romania
    The 32nd edition of the Deltas and Wetlands International Symposium will be organised by DDNI, the National Research and Development Institute Delta. Main thematics include biodiversity and nature conservation; ecological restoration; Mission Ocean; system modeling. Deadline for registration and submission is April 18th.

Calls for Proposals (Events)

  • EFUF 2025
    Dates: June 3-7; Location: Zurich, Switzerland
    Abstracts must be submitted not later than 13 Feb 23:59 by filling in the on-line abstract submission form. More information and submission here.
  • 7th EUROPEAN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CONFERENCE
    Dates: June, 16-18, 2025; Location: Rimini, Italy
    This conference will serve as a vibrant platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative solutions, sharing knowledge and best practices and fostering collaboration towards a climate-resilient society. The deadline for submissions is February 3, 2025.
  • EUROSOIL 2025
    Date: September 8-12; Location: Seville, Spain
    The EUROSOIL is the official meeting of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies. Abstract submissions due May 15th 2025 (Regular submissions); July 15th 2025 (Last minute, only posters). An exposition for products and services related to soil sciences is being organized. Early Bird conference registration closes March 31. 2025. 
  • IUCN World Conservation Congress
    Date: 9-15 October 2025; Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Online
    The IUCN Congress 2025 Programme will feature a range of exciting and impactful sessions selected through the Call for Proposals. Podcasts, capacity building, and art can all find a place on the agenda. Submissions due February 14, 2025. 

 

Calls for Abstracts (Publications)

  • Nothing to report

Other Opportunities