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SPADES Project Kickoff Launches Bold New Initiative for Soil Health in Spatial Planning and Design

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31 October 2024

In a world where 60-70% of Europe’s soils are classified as unhealthy , there is an urgent need for tools and initiatives designed to protect and enhance soils. The EU Mission ‘ A Soil Deal for Europe ’ is committed to increasing soil health by 2030. Steps include funding research, establishing...


UPSURGE Survey: what are the challenges and needs of your city to achieve climate neutrality, air quality and biodiversity goals?

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29 October 2024

Calling all European cities and municipalities! The EU-funded project UPSURGE is developing the European Regenerative Urban Lighthouse Framework , a consultancy platform to support cities in the effective deployment of Nature-based Solutions (NbS).

As cities expand, integrating Nature-...


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Turn your Opinion Into Action: Framing the Nature Positive Economy concept with your inputs

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16 October 2024

Framing the Nature Positive Economy

A Nature Positive Economy (NPE) prioritises environmental health and human wellbeing. It creates jobs in nature recovery and helps industries adopt sustainable practices. This economic approach aims to foster prosperity whilst protecting and restoring...


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MULTISOURCE Wants to Know - What is the State of Gender Equality in Horizon Projects

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16 October 2024

As part of MULTISOURCE , research is being carried out with regards to the gap between the regulatory frameworks and strategies on gender mainstreaming, adopted at the EU targeting research and innovation, and their implementation in practice. Several surveys and discussions have been undertaken...


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Busting myths: People with Nature – Takeaways from the NetworkNature Annual Event

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15 October 2024
Two weeks ago, the NetworkNature Annual Event “Busting myths: People with Nature” wrapped up with great success!

With more than 350 attendees, both on site and online, the event brought together a wide range of participants and speakers. Researchers, practitioners, policy makers, businesses as...


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