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NetworkNature Nordic Hub: Opportunity for Action

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26 January 2024

The Nordic Cities Nature-Based Solutions Project is a pivotal initiative within the Nordic Council of Ministers' comprehensive program to achieve Vision 2030 – making the Nordic Region the most sustainable and integrated region in the World. Focused on promoting nature-based solutions in Nordic...

Nature-based Solutions Cluster Task Forces Pave the Way for Nature-based Solutions Advancement

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25 January 2024

The NbS Cluster Task Forces (TF) are in full force for the newest phase of NetworkNature. They recently showcased their significant strides at the annual event in Brussels, June 2023, unveiling pivotal contributions across six impactful areas, including a new addition - the Education working...

Get involved: Your project can shape environmental policy

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22 January 2024

The Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) is currently seeking public input for the mid-term review of the 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP), and your project is invited to join the conversation. The 8th EAP outlines the European Union's environmental goals until 2030 and envisions a...

Invest4Nature Survey of Nature-based Enterprises

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16 January 2024

The Invest4Nature Survey of Nature-based Enterprises launches today!

All private and third sector businesses who work with and for nature in the delivery of nature-based solutions are invited to take part in the 15-20 minute survey to have their voices heard.

All participants...

High-Level Conference on Science Communication: Bridging Research and Policy

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8 January 2024

Save the date! The Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), Fund for Scientific Research (F.R.S-FNRS), and Science Europe are teaming up to present a pivotal High-Level Conference on Science Communication from March 12th to 13th, 2024. Mark your calendars for this vital event that highlights the...

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NetworkNature+ Joins Forces with European Standardisation Committee CEN/TC 465

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12 December 2023

In a recent development aimed at bridging the gap between research and innovation on NbS and market uptake in a nature-positive economy in Europe, NetworkNature+ has established a liaison with the European standardisation committee for sustainable cities and communities (CEN/TC 465). This...

CLEVER Cities Project Wraps Up 5-Year Initiative, Marking Milestones in Urban Regeneration

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6 December 2023

The CLEVER Cities project concludes after an impressive 5-year initiative that has set significant milestones in urban regeneration. It leaves behind successful achievements and a path for transformative urban regeneration that others can follow. The project spanned across European cities such...

Call for papers for NbS Workshop during the upcoming Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference

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30 November 2023

On June 4-6, 2024, the 16th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference (NESS 2024) will be held on the theme “Co-producing knowledge for sustainability” in Turku, Finland. The Conference will be hosted by Åbo Akademi University in cooperation with the University of Turku.

The...

Last chance to submit your proposal to the Nature of Cites Festival 2024

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29 November 2023

The first of December is the last chance to submit session proposals for the 2024 Nature of Cities Festival, a knowledge-centered, knowledge-led, and action-driven. The Festival will take place over three weeks with a series of interconnected events.

Virtual 25-26 April + Berlin 4-7 June 2024...

NbS Comics 2024 Open Call to comic creators across the globe

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24 November 2023

500 million.

This is a (very rough) estimate of the number of comics (of all kinds) read in the world at least monthly. In other words a lot of people read comics. Although the comics scene is mostly dominated by superheroes, there is a growing movement of using comics towards achieving...