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New Report Launch: Nature-based solutions - Lessons from European and Chinese case studies

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10 October 2024

If you are a frequent visitor to the NetworkNature platform, we probably don’t need to convince you that Nature-based solutions (NbS) are a key tool for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and halting biodiversity loss. What you may need, though, are additional case studies showing what NbS...

NetworkNature TF4 Digest: October

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9 October 2024

The NetworkNature Task Force 4 (Communicators) is pleased to provide you with a summary of upcoming events and opportunities announced by Horizon 2020/Europe projects and select Missions. This Task Force is responsible for synergizing and enhancing communication approaches and messages across...

Call for Expression of Interest: Expanding the NbS Hubs Community

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9 October 2024

NetworkNature is looking to expand its already well-established community of national and regional nature-based solutions (NbS) Hubs. Could you be the next Hub to become part of this community?

What are the NbS Hubs?

NbS hubs are a one-stop shop for NbS knowledge within a...

New Report Launch: Exploring the State-of-Play of Nature-Based Solutions in the EU and LAC

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9 October 2024

A new Independent Expert Report was just published by the Publications Office of the European Union, titled "Bridging Continents: Exploring the State-of-Play of Nature-Based Solutions in the EU and LAC: Building a Foundation for Collaboration." This comprehensive document provides an analysis of...

Call for Project to Project Twinning Programme from DivAirCity

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8 October 2024

Have you heard the news? DivAirCity has officially launched the Call for Expression of Interest for its Project-to-Project Twinning Programme. The Project-to-Project Twinning Programme is designed to foster cooperation among R&I projects working in fields closely aligned with DivAirCity’s...

Empowering youth for climate action: insights and strategies from Aalborg2024

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7 October 2024

At the Aalborg2024 conference , attended by over 500 city and regional government affiliates, the session titled "Empower Youth, Transform Tomorrow: Unleashing the Power of Youth for Climate Action" focused on amplifying youth voices in climate action. Hosted by Clotilde Mahé , a Communication...

NetworkNature joins multiple Horizon projects at COP16

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27 September 2024

NetworkNature is going to CoP16! Local and subnational government leaders from around the world, together with their key stakeholders, are invited to participate in targeted and high-level dialogues on implementation progress and the important issue of leveraging financing for, and investment in...

EU Report Highlights Nature-based Solutions as Key to Climate-Resilient Water Management

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20 September 2024

In response to the growing threat of climate change to Europe's water systems, the European Union has published an updated guidance document, River Basin Management in a Changing Climate, which calls for a shift towards nature-based solutions (NbS) to improve resilience. The publication, which...

Group of Chief Scientific Advisors of the European Commission: call for nominations for membership

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19 September 2024

The European Commission has launched a call for nominations for the membership of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors , the deadline for submission of nominations is on  30th September 2024 at 18:00 CET . Public European research and science organisations are invited to nominate top-level...

Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

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19 September 2024

As the world becomes more urbanised, our cities are facing major challenges. Climate change, social inequality and the loss of green and community spaces are putting pressure on urban life around the world. Sustainability and social responsibility are becoming increasingly important, and...