News
28 April 2025
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 Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects. If you are not a task force 4 member, but would like to submit to this informal digest, please reach out to hello@networknature.eu. We will get back to you as soon as possible with instructions!
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TF 4 Digest: May 2025
!!! The draft texts of the Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme 2025 and the amendment of the Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme 2023-2025 have been pre-published. They are available on the Horizon Europe work programmes webpage. The adoption of the work programme and opening of first calls for proposals are planned by mid-May.
Project Updates
- NetworkNature is heading to the Cities Mission Conference in May! See you there?
- GreenInCities will be participating with their sister projects on the Urban Greening and Renaturing Mission with an interactive panel session at Cities Mission Conference under the title of Reflecting on methods, indicators and tools for inclusive and climate-neutral cities.
- Are you passionate about protecting our planet and promoting climate resilience? Become a DesirMED Climate Ambassador! DesirMED project is launching an open call to recruit over 100 Ambassadors that will share their stories on climate adaptation to inspire others and follow DesirMED key events. Find out how to express interest and spread the word through this link.
- Commit2Green kicks off urban greening and renaturing!
- From Berlin to the streets: Commit2Green's first steps towards greener and more resilient cities
- Check out our new website and follow us on social media!
- Looking for resources to provide learning materials about Nature-based Solutions? The NbS storytelling Toolkit and Learning Units are both tools that provide a wealth of information to help people discuss NbS in formal and non formal settings alike. Stay up to date on education with the recent outcomes of the Education Summit! To contribute to future materials like these, you can join Task Force 5 on NbS Education.
Upcoming Events
May 2025
- Cities Mission Conference 2025
Date: 6-8 May 2025; Location: 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. NetworkNature will be here. Stay tuned! - MIP4Adapt Webinar: Learning from best practices in Living Labs for adaptation
Date: 8 May 2025; Location: Online
Discover how Living Labs serve as collaborative spaces for co-designing and testing adaptation solutions in real-world settings. The session will explore participatory methods, local knowledge integration, and showcase examples from regions already applying this approach.
Register here. - 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. - Water Knowledge Europe Blue Deal 2025, combined with the Blue Deal Congress, under the patronage of the Polish EU Presidency
Date: 13-15 May 2025; Location: Warsaw, Poland
This three-day event marks a key moment for shaping the future of water in Europe and beyond. It will bring together key actors to address urgent challenges around water resilience, security, and sustainability. In the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions, the event takes on added significance as Europe works to strengthen its global competitiveness and sustainability leadership. Registrations are open here! - Alternet Conference 2025: Achieving Transformative Change for Biodiversity
Date: 13-16 May 2025; Location: CESAM, University of Aveiro, Portugal
This conference will explore the root causes of biodiversity decline and the transformative changes needed to reverse it. Through interactive sessions, participants will examine how to study, govern, protect, and restore nature while reintegrating it into human society. Engaging discussions will inspire innovative solutions for a more just and sustainable future.
Register here. - The European Maritime Day 2025
Date: 15-16 May 2025; Location: Cork, Ireland
The premier annual event for Europe’s maritime community. Bringing together professionals from business, government, academia, and NGOs, EMD fosters networking, discussion, and action on the sustainable blue economy. With inspiring speakers, thematic sessions, and interactive workshops, this is the key platform to shape the future of our oceans. Organized by the European Commission, Cork City Council, and Ireland’s Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. Register now. - 4th Forum for the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
Date: 20 May 2025; Location: Wrocław, Poland
This annual forum is a key moment for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, which helps regions, cities, and local authorities boost their resilience to climate impacts. This year, the spotlight will be on real-world actions and inspiring stories from across Europe, showcasing how communities are implementing concrete adaptation solutions to meet a wide range of climate challenges. Register here by April 30! - Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Date: 20-21 May 2025; Location: Online
Are you interested in research & innovation funding opportunities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment? Join the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Information Days to learn more about the topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2025. - Urban Future
Date: 21-23 May 2025; Location: Lodz, Poland
Join 250 speakers, 50 game-changing sessions, 30 field trips and 20 side events. This is where city leaders, urbanists, and change-makers come together to shape the future. Will you be there? Register here.
June 2025
- EU Green Week 2025
Date: 3-5 June 2025; Location: Brussels, Belgium
This year’s Green Week will focus on the "three Cs" – Clean, Competitive & Circular – exploring how circularity can drive Europe's economic transition. The event will feature policy discussions (June 3-4) on how circular resource use can enhance competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability, followed by a stakeholder event (June 5) to foster collaboration among industry leaders, communities, and experts, in partnership with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and the European Circular Cities and Regions Initiative. Registrations here. - EFUF 2025
Date: 3-7 June 2025; Location: Zurich, Switzerland
The City of Zürich, ETH Zürich, the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL), the Waldlabor Zurich, ArboCityNet and the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) invite you to attend the 27th European Forum on Urban Forestry. Register here! - Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Land Planning
Date: 10 June 2025; Location: Online
Discover how urban agriculture can drive climate adaptation and sustainable urban planning. Learn from real-world examples on boosting food security, green spaces, and urban resilience. Join us to explore actionable insights and connect with peers in sustainable land use.
Register here. - European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (EUSEUW 2025)
Date: 10-12 June 2025; Location: Brussels, Belgium & Online
This year’s event will gather leading clean energy community voices along with high-level speakers for three days of exchange, collaboration, and discovery.
Register here! - Regenerative Agriculture Practices by MIP4Adapt
Date: 16 June 2025; Location: Online
Join us online for this event on “Regenerative Agriculture Practices,” where we’ll explore how nature-based solutions and regenerative farming strengthen climate resilience. Experts will discuss soil regeneration, agroforestry, and water conservation to help agricultural communities adapt to climate change. Learn from real-world examples of successful adaptation strategies.
Register here. - Daring Cities 2025
Date: 16-18 June 2025; Location: Bonn, Germany
A global forum taking on the climate emergency design to empower urban decision-makers. This year's edition focuses on strengthening national climate plans through multilevel action. It offers local and regional governments a platform to influence global climate decision-making.
Register here! - 7th EUROPEAN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CONFERENCE Date: 16-18 June 2025; Location: Rimini, Italy
This ECCA2025 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. Register here. - AquaConSoil
Date: 16-20 June 2025; Location: Liege, Belgium
The conference explores four pivotal themes to advance sustainable management of soil, sediment, and water resources. SPADES will host a session on soils and spatial planning. Early Bird tickets will be available until March 1st 2025 →Register - Cities Forum 2025
Date: 17-19 June 2025; Location: Krakow, Poland
The tagline for this year’s forum, “Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future”, shares the vision of cities as engines of growth, innovation, and sustainability in Europe. Together, the focus and tagline aim to emphasise the forum’s role in fostering collaboration and exchanges between urban stakeholders.
Register here. - R&I For a Competitive Green Transition
Date: 23-24 June 2025; Location: Brussels, Belgium & Online
Engaging conversations, fresh ideas, and bold visions from young changemakers on how research and innovation can drive a sustainable future. Take advantage of this unique networking moment to connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and motivated youth shaping tomorrow’s solutions. - RVR European Green Infrastructure Summit 2025
Date: 24-27 June 2025; Location: Essen, Germany
The summit will bring together regions to focus on "Regional Green Infrastructure." The summit will offer professional exchange, collaboration, and learning opportunities through workshops, excursions, and discussions. - EURESFO 2025
Date: 25-27 June 2025; Location: Rotterdam: The Netherlands
Organized by ICLEI and the European Environment Agency (EEA), EURESFO serves as a unique platform for city representatives, experts, and stakeholders from local and regional institutions to discuss strategies and actions on climate change adaptation, disaster management, and urban resilience. This year’s edition will focus on accelerating resilience action to address the growing challenges cities face in a changing climate. Register here. - NBS EduWORLD Summer School
Date: 29 June - 4 July; Location: Marathon, Greece
The NBS EduWORLD project is organising the 2nd International Professional Development Course, part of the NBS EduWORLD Academy for school heads and teachers of both primary and secondary schools to encourage schools to be places of meaningful solutions. Register here.
July 2025
- Adapting Transport Infrastructure by MIP4Adapt
Date: 2 July 2025; Location: Online
Join us to explore how road and public transport systems can be adapted to better withstand climate impacts. Learn essential strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, planning effective responses, and improving transport resilience overall. Register here! - Aesop Annual Congress
Date: 7-11 July 2025; Location: Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul
This event will explore how planning can address both environmental crises and socio-spatial inequalities in cities and regions. With a focus on spatial justice, ethics, and care, the Congress will foster discussions on how planning can act as a powerful agent of change, reshaping our approach to urban and regional development in times of planetary crisis. Register here. - Adapting Energy Infrastructure by MIP4Adapt
Date: 10 July 2025; Location: Online
Join us for this event where we’ll explore strategies to safeguard energy systems against climate change. Attendees will gain valuable insights from real-world examples, innovative technologies, and policy approaches that ensure a resilient and reliable energy infrastructure. Register here.
September 2025
- VII EuroSoil 2025
Date: 8-12 September 2025; Location: Seville, Spain
The EUROSOIL is the official meeting of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS). This is the preliminary list of general topics for EUROSOIL 2025. Additionally, depending on the submitted contributions, specific sessions will be arranged under each broad topic, theme. The organizers will also consider proposals (sessions or workshops) from other organizations and sectors. Register here. - NetworkNature Annual Event
Date: Mid September 2025; Location: Brussels, Belgium
More information soon!
October 2025
- LAND4CLIMATE Mid-term Forum
Date: 6 October 2025; Location: RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Join us at the LAND4CLIMATE Mid-Term Event to explore how nature-based solutions (NBS) can be scaled across Europe. The event brings together experts, policymakers, and practitioners for a day of keynotes, policy roundtables, and hands-on exchanges. Discover insights from front-running regions and connect with the NBS4EU community. Sister projects will also have opportunities to contribute and showcase their work—more details will follow soon. Register here by 31 August.
Calls for Proposals (Events)
- EUROSOIL2025
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. - SUITMA 13
The Conference will focus on “SUITMA from a One Health Perspective”. Abstracts due May 31, 2025.
Calls for Abstracts (Publications)
- Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
Call for papers on Accelerating urban nature-based solutions in Latin American and European cities. Proposals due May 31, 2025.
Other Opportunities
- Develop a CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) with NetworkNature
- Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (FEBA) Quarterly Newsletter: The next call for input into FEBA's new Quarterly Newsletter is likely to come out in the next few weeks. If your organisation is doing any work on Ecosystem-based Adaptation, joining the FEBA network and contributing to the newsletter can be a great way to share your news with an international audience.