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NetworkNature at the International Master in Urban Resilience for Sustainability Transition in Barcelona

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24 January 2025

This week, Daniela Rizzi, coordinator of NetworkNature, discussed the potential of nature-based solutions with participants of the International Master in Urban Resilience for Sustainability Transition at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona. The session formed part of the...

NetworkNature Reads: Dracula by Bram Stoker

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22 January 2025

What is NetworkNature Reads?

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting stand out books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

Digital twins for Healthier Greener Cities

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21 January 2025

The EU Nature Restoration Law highlights the need for urban nature planning, with specific measures aimed at restoring nature within urban ecosystems; that can take the form of Urban Nature Plans. Drawing on its own Health & Well-Being Platform, a digital twin tool deployed across seven...

EFUF2025: Call for Abstracts

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21 January 2025

In a time of accelerating climate change and urbanization, urban forests play an essential role in building resilient and healthy cities. EFUF will bring people together this June to explore the role urban forests can play.

The EFUF2025 overall theme is Urban Forests for resilient and...

The Commission Wants to Hear from You: Towards a Uniform Format for National Restoration Plans

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20 January 2025

The Nature Restoration Regulation came into force this summer, including binding targets for ecosystem restoration with implications for carbon storage and natural disaster risk reduction. 80% of Europe's habitats are in poor condition, and this legislation will play a key role in reversing this...

The Rights of Nature movement: towards planetary harmony

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19 January 2025

In a rural area, maintaining a swimming pool operational—a symbol of progress and human dominance—requires a potent cocktail of chemicals to counteract nature's relentless efforts to regain it. The pool's owner, a good friend of mine, remarked that “you must use a lot of violence against nature...

NetworkNature TF4 Digest: January 2025

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20 December 2024

Please enjoy what is both the last digest of 2024 and the first of 2025! Thanks to everyone for the regular contributions. We look forward to continuing to keep you abreast of NbS project happenings in 2025. Here's to the next trip around the sun! Let's work together to make it a more...

Reflecting on an Inspiring 2024 and Looking Ahead to an Impactful 2025

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20 December 2024

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...

NetworkNature Reads: Lord of the Rings

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20 December 2024

What is NetworkNature Reads?

Access Valuable Resources for Nature-based Solutions Education with NBS EduWORLD

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16 December 2024

As sustainability becomes a global priority, innovative education is essential to address environmental challenges. NBS EduWORLD provides a comprehensive collection of resources for different audiences, including educators, experts, policy makers and students, to integrate nature-based solutions...