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December 2024 TF4 Meeting Notes

Hi everyone,

Thanks to all who made it to this meeting! Here are the meeting notes.

Announcements, Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Reminders

  •     Workshops:
    •         18th February: NbS education community online event, open to all.
    •         Early 2025: NICE NbS capacity-building events featuring water-field experts.
  •     Achievements:
    •         GoGreenRoutes, Limerick: Awarded for excellence in urban play.
  •  Other updates:
    •         NBRACER Project: Encourages submission of storytelling articles on NbS success.
    •         Mid4Adapt: Seeking contributions on NbS projects.
  • Collaboration Opportunities
    •     IUCN Funding: Explored for potential collaboration, nothing identified.
  • Workshopping Common Challenges
    •     Engagement on Twitter/X:
      •         Declining engagement and ethical concerns dominate discussions.
      •         Some organizations (e.g., TNOC) left the platform with positive outcomes, moving to Mastodon, BlueSky, and others.
      •         Discussions around the difficulty of leaving Twitter due to KPIs and institutional alignment.
      •         General consensus: explore alternate platforms and how to adapt KPIs to reflect shifts.
    •     Emerging Insights:
      •         BlueSky shows growth in academic circles.
      •         Diversifying communication channels (LinkedIn, FB, Instagram) appears more effective.
      •         Consider mapping and contingency plans for platform migration.
  • Peer-to-Peer Learning Spotlight
    •     Regional Comms Handbook Overview (by Natalia from NBRACER):
      •         Provides a roadmap for adapting strategies to local contexts.
      •         Emphasizes stakeholder engagement, clear goals, and avoiding fatigue.
      •         Suggests using local ambassadors to build community trust and ownership.
    •     Implementation Challenges:
      •         Regions face barriers like language or resistance to change.
      •         Handbook strategies like storytelling and interactive platforms aim to address these challenges.
  • NetworkNature Toolkit for Local and Regional Governments
    •     All projects can contribute, dedicated working session to come.
  • Action Items