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Biodiversity

25 November 2020

Using nature for urban renewal in cities across the globe

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are being applied by cities across the world to generate a diverse array of benefits. These innovations can be especially productive in post-industrial areas hoping to use nature as part of their urban renewal. Post-industrial cities across Europe, supported by the Euro...
Biodiversity Membership

23 November 2020

Climathon used to kick-start regenerative projects

How can we collectively ensure we are not forgetting the imminent environmental threats to our wellbeing? How can we brainstorm solutions these varied threats together, and find ways to forge a more sustainable world? One option: enter the Climathon, a global event where citizens gather and innovate...
Biodiversity

17 November 2020

New EU-China cooperation seeks to build liveable cities with nature

The UrbanByNature programme, an initiative to empower local governments to build more resilient and sustainable cities through nature-based approaches, recently launched a new EU-China cooperation stream. This stream will convene a multi-stakeholder cooperation between Chinese organisations and EU-f...
Biodiversity Climate Change Mitigation Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Energy Construction

4 November 2020

How future-proof is your policymaking?

Integrating environmental considerations into policymaking is crucial to ensure the wellbeing of citizens and the sustainable future of cities. The Directorate-General Environment, European Commission has a comprehensive news and information service called ‘Science for Environment Policy&lsquo...
Biodiversity Waste & Circular Economy Water Climate & Air

22 October 2020

European Commission launches Green City Accord

From today on, the European Commission formally invites mayors in the European Union to join the Green City Accord, and to commit to higher ambition to make their cities cleaner, healthier and more resource-efficient by 2030. The Green City Accord, a new environmental initiative to improve air and ...
Events Biodiversity Advocacy Membership

19 October 2020

Biodiversity as the backbone of nature-based solutions

Is biodiversity a necessity in nature-based urban interventions, or only a nice-to-have? The IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services leaves no doubts regarding the severity of the biodiversity crisis: approximately 25 percent of species in Europe and Central Asia are a...
Biodiversity

14 October 2020

Last chance to register to attend Green City Accord launch event

The Green City Accord, a new movement of Mayors for the environment initiated by the European Commission, is ready to be launched during a high-level event at the European Week of Regions and Cities, taking place on 22 October 2020 from 11:30 to 13:00. Registration to attend the launch event closes ...
Biodiversity Membership

8 October 2020

A natural way to foster urban mental health and well-being

How can nature-based solutions (NBS) contribute to human and environmental health? A team of organisations have come together to answer this very question by creating "Urban Well-being Labs" that will cultivate positive human-nature relationships in cities across Europe, Asia and North America. ICL...
Events Biodiversity Waste & Circular Economy Water

22 September 2020

The Green City Accord is about to launch!

Mark your calendars: The Green City Accord, a new movement of Mayors for the environment initiated by the European Commission, is ready to be launched during a high-level event at the European Week of Regions and Cities, taking place on 22 October 2020 from 11:30 to 13:00. Speakers at the launch ev...
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