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The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Regulation establishing a standardised format for national restoration plans under the Nature Restoration Regulation , in force since August 2024. As required by Article 15(7), this uniform template—developed with the European Environment...

As biodiversity loss and climate change accelerate, cities are emerging as key players. When it comes to investing in nature-based solutions and climate action, both for mitigation and adaptation, one question consistently arises: Where will the funding come from? NetZeroCities and NetworkNature...

Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can only be achieved if we break departmental, and generational, silos. On April 3–4, 2025, the Vatican Youth Symposium helped do just that. Co-organised by PASS and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth), the invitation-only...

Excellent news! LIFE Calls for Proposals for 2025 are now launched, a great chance to shape a prosperous European future. Nature-based solutions are a part of a bright future for all. The following initiatives are ways that the NbS community can get involved. Get started by checking out the LIFE...

As cities continue to grow, the need for sustainable urban planning becomes ever more critical. The GreenInCities project, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at fostering sustainable and resilient urban environments, brings together experts, local governments, and communities to work towards more...

When we work together for people and the planet, great things can happen and more so when resources and alignment are present. Many successful initiatives for nature-based solutions these days are structured under the framework of the Horizon Europe (HE) Work Programme, setting the best minds in...

Cities and nature are often in conflict, with urban development coming at the expense of green space, biodiversity and people’s wellbeing. In Colombia, a new law looks to change this.

At the beginning of April, the Colombian Congress passed a pioneering bill to transform the country’s...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting stand out books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

World Water Day , observed annually on March 22, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of sustainable water management and universal access to clean water. As climate change and urbanisation intensify water-related challenges, the need for innovative...

As a partner in NetworkNature , Biodiversa+ has expanded the R&I and implementation projects database .

About this database

In 2021, NetworkNature and Biodiversa+ created the NbS projects database to offer insights into where major funding for NbS is allocated at the...

A number of Horizon Europe projects, such as Invest4Nature and GoNaturePositive! , are dedicated to exploring, guiding, and advocating for the role that the business and finance sectors can play in protecting nature and fostering biodiversity. Concurrently, these projects strive to highlight...

Nicolas Salmon, Ana Belén Suárez, Grace Yépez / YES Innovation, Quito, Ecuador

The effectiveness of nature-based solutions (NbS) in enhancing sustainability and resilience in urban areas is becoming increasingly recognised. By integrating them into urban planning and development, cities...

The Commission has launched a call for evidence to help shape the European Water Resilience Strategy . With Europe facing growing water challenges—climate change, pollution, and overuse—the strategy aims to enhance resilience, promote sustainable water management, and ensure fair access to water...

Are you a financial professional or organization passionate about sustainable urban development? Do you want to help influence EU Urban Green Infrastructure Funding? Then, we invite you to take part in a short survey (10-15 minutes) to help shape EU financial support for urban green...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting stand out books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

The EU Nature Restoration Law highlights the need for urban nature planning, with specific measures aimed at restoring nature within urban ecosystems; that can take the form of Urban Nature Plans. Drawing on its own Health & Well-Being Platform, a digital twin tool deployed across seven...

In a rural area, maintaining a swimming pool operational—a symbol of progress and human dominance—requires a potent cocktail of chemicals to counteract nature's relentless efforts to regain it. The pool's owner, a good friend of mine, remarked that “you must use a lot of violence against nature...

As sustainability becomes a global priority, innovative education is essential to address environmental challenges. NBS EduWORLD provides a comprehensive collection of resources for different audiences, including educators, experts, policy makers and students, to integrate nature-based solutions...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting stand out books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

During our visit to Cali, Colombia for the UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference, we partnered with Humboldt Institute to host a workshop at Humboldt House, the COP’s “space for the people”, where children used Minecraft to reimagine their town using nature-based solutions.

The workshop began...

Representatives of NbS initiatives returned home early this month after participating in the 16th Conference of the Parties (CBDCOP 16) in Cali, Colombia. This international gathering underscored the global commitment to protecting and supporting our ecosystems, building on the Kunming-Montreal...

How can cities design urban spaces that truly integrate people, animals and other more-than-human stakeholders into healthy ecosystems? In today’s world, where economic gains often take priority and where socio-political and environmental crises intersect, the livability of our cities is...

Calling all European cities and municipalities! The EU-funded project UPSURGE is developing the European Regenerative Urban Lighthouse Framework , a consultancy platform to support cities in the effective deployment of Nature-based Solutions (NbS).

As cities expand, integrating Nature-...

Framing the Nature Positive Economy

A Nature Positive Economy (NPE) prioritises environmental health and human wellbeing. It creates jobs in nature recovery and helps industries adopt sustainable practices. This economic approach aims to foster prosperity whilst protecting and restoring...

NetworkNature has a new Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB)! Six members are helping enrich NetworkNature activities' quality and validity, by providing guidance, constructive feedback and expertise on relevant themes and by complementing the consortium’s capacities. Thanks to their various fields...

Without biodiversity, the future is bleak. We rely on flora and fauna to preserve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink. We must protect and support our local ecosystems, not only for ourselves, but in appreciation of and respect for the inherent value of nature. We are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Europe is set to face immense socio-ecological challenges in the coming decades, including extreme heat and flooding, with dire impacts for community health and city infrastructure. There is, however, good news: we have a powerful tool at our disposal: Nature-based Solutions (NbS). NbS use the...

To support the work of the European Commission around the Regulation, a call for applications to select members of the expert sub-group on the Nature Restoration Regulation has been released! The Nature Restoration Regulation entered into force on August 18th, 2024.

This new expert group...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting standout books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

Developing the use of NBS in urban public spaces requires urban design practices to evolve. Planners and designers are increasingly aware of and informed about the challenges of climate change, but the use of NBS still comes up against practical barriers. Although there is now a great deal of...

With the City of Aalborg as host, the ICLEI European Secretariat is once again organising the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) - and this year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of this event!

Aalborg | Denmark | 1-3 October 2024

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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...

From parks to street trees, studies show the healing power of urban greening. The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative is driving a green evolution of our cityscapes, and a series of LIFE projects are putting nature first in greening our cities.

What do Zagreb, Ljubljana and Helsinki...

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...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by #ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes #ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting standout books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor. Every...

IPBES members, observers, and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in the external review of the methodological assessment of the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people (business and biodiversity assessment). The review is open from...

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...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting standout books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

COP16 , 21 October 2024 - 1 November 2024 Cali, Columbia , the first biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework , will convene to review progress and align national biodiversity strategies and action plans. Key discussions will focus on monitoring...

The City of Aalborg is proud to again be the host of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns from 1-3 October 2024. Following the ground-breaking Aalborg Charter (1994) and the Aalborg Commitments (2004) from the city's past times as host, the 10th conference in 2024 will be a...

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer immense promise for tackling climate change, but what's holding them back? The BiodivClim Knowledge Hub of the European Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversa+, has designed a survey specifically to gather the views of practitioners directly involved in NbS...

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...

Over the past century, the impacts of climate change and other local or regional stressors have strongly reduced the health of many marine ecosystems including biodiversity loss. Harm to important plant and animal species leads to losses in ecological functions and ecosystem services. Stressors...

NetworkNature is happy to announce the opening of the in-person registration for the Annual Event with the theme “Busting myths: People o̶r̶ with nature”. The event will be hosted in the Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles on September 25 th in Brussels.

The NetworkNature Annual Event...

NetworkNature is looking for remarkable nature-based solutions (NbS) case studies. Implemented case studies provide real-life examples showing that is possible to align people and nature. Making such...

A landmark publication from the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) focuses on the complex relationship between biodiversity, climate change and energy policies. Entitled “Integrating Biodiversity Concerns in Climate Change and Energy Policies: EU Initiatives and Synergies”, this report...

Globally, 2023 was the warmest year on record, and the average global temperature in the 12-month period between February 2023 and January 2024 exceeded pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C. Europe is the fastest-warming continent.

The first European Climate Risk Assessment report developed by...

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...

We’re excited to announce the LIFE Calls for Proposals 2024 - and we want to hear your ideas for conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action and transitioning Europe to clean energy.

As the EU’s flagship initiative for funding environmental and climate actions,...

#NetworkNatureReads is inspired by # ReadingRainbow and the #NewYorkTimes # ByTheBook series, both of which spread a love of reading by highlighting standout books and the people who love them. Our goal is to do the same, but with a #naturebasedsolutions flavor....

The European Commission has launched a feedback opportunity for Horizon Europe work programme 2025.

Responses submitted through the survey will contribute to the co-design of the ‘main’ work programme 2025. The feedback opportunity is open for three weeks and will close on 6 May 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...

In the pursuit of greener and healthier urban landscapes, the focus is shifting to the development of transformative methods that address global challenges and improve the resilience and well-being of cities. Recently, attention has been drawn to innovative tools that can influence decision-...

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP), initiated under the Horizon Europe Programme in 2022, announces its second joint transnational call aimed at advancing a climate-neutral, sustainable, and resilient blue economy. With a vision to foster a just and inclusive transition to a...

In a groundbreaking effort to address the urgent challenge of biodiversity loss 13 leading experts and stakeholders from 10 different countries are coming together to explore innovative solutions that unlock financial flows towards biodiversity conservation.

Kicking-off in Brussels,...

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...

NetworkNature takes very seriously its role to raise awareness, share knowledge and build capacities for nature based solutions. This work is underpinned by an EU Research and Innovation NbS Roadmap and NetworkNature’s six priority themes:

Biodiversity enhancement and ecosystem...

TNOC Festival 2024: The distance between dreams and reality is action Virtual: April 15-26 | Berlin: June 4-7

The Nature of Cities (TNOC) is thrilled to announce the TNOC Festival 2024, a global gathering of scientists, artists, and practitioners dedicated to pushing the boundaries of...

In response to the urgent need for effective climate change adaptation strategies, a call is underway for research contributions to a special issue on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) . The UNEA defines NbS as ‘actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage natural or modified...

Healthy soils are essential for life on Earth, supporting our food systems, providing clean water, and fostering biodiversity. Furthermore they contribute to climate resilience, support cultural heritage, shape landscapes and underpin economic prosperity.However, soils are under multiple...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

NetworkNature+ is proud to work with six local partnerships known as Nature-based Solutions hubs and invites all interested to discover synergies between climate and biodiversity to join an upcoming Nordic Hubs webinar on 17 November 14:00 CET . The hubs bring researchers policy-makers,...

Urban forests play a critical role in fostering sustainable and resilient cities for the future while providing numerous ecosystem services for nature and people.

Last week, at the 2nd World Forum on Urban Forests held in Washington DC on the theme “Greener, healthier and happier cities...

The five-year CLEVER Cities project concluded with a final conference in Hamburg in September 2023. The project aimed to promote sustainable and socially inclusive cities globally, emphasising the importance of green urban spaces, community involvement, knowledge sharing, and Nature-based...

The report summarising the key outcomes of the NetworkNature Annual Event 2023 “Enabling transformation through and for Nature-based Solutions”, which took place on 8th June 2023, at the Flagey Building in Brussels, is now out. The event brought together more than 150 participants to discuss the...

This just in: funding Organisations from 30 countries all over Europe and beyond are pleased to announce the coming Joint Transnational Call for research and innovation projects on “Aquatic Ecosystem Services”

Starting Sept. 12th, we will be accepting proposals addressing the following...

Nature-based Solutions Hubs that launched as part of the UrbanByNature Programme and the NetworkNature project are joining forces to grow a network of hubs. What is a network of hubs? A network of networks oriented to support NbS implementation and work across policy scales. By nature, hubs are...

NetworkNature supports local network development to build long-lasting structures for NbS uptake, foster capacity building and knowledge exchange, build relationships and new partnerships, and address local specificities of barriers and opportunities for NbS. During the NetworkNature project, 6...

The German federal government has recently launched an ambitious plan to invest nearly 4 billion euros in natural climate protection. The World Economic Forum sees natural climate solutions as potential solutions that, if done well, “help address the twin crises of climate change and...

Nature-based solutions projects can create more liveable, greener and biodiverse communities and facilitate knowledge transfer. To make these initiatives a reality, funding and resource mobilisation is key. In connection with this reality, NetworkNature EU has identified three diverse upcoming...

Studying urban green infrastructure (UGI) is crucial for societies to deal with climate change and related social challenges. Yet UGI’s potential to mitigate climate through carbon sequestration and storage (CSS) has not yet been fully harnessed. In fact, it is often forgotten in urban studies...

Following a busy and promising Biodiversity COP 15 and the adoption of the Monitoring Framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity , an ad hoc technical expert group is to be established for the Convention on Biological Diversity. To this end, a call for experts is now out to search...

Embracing efficient nature-based solutions in context of post-war recovery

Since July 2021, WWF-Ukraine has been facilitating stakeholder discussion on how climate-related nature-based solutions can be applied in Ukraine through a project called INSURE. Standing for “moving Nature-baSed...

To support local action and explore the different values that people place upon biodiversity in rural and urban areas the European project SHARED GREEN DEAL is offering local partners €22 000 to become local partners.

Locally, the approach taken should center on the formation of Study...

COP27 has seen an increased focus on nature-based solutions (NbS), with many initiatives outlining nature-based solutions as a tool for ecosystem restoration, with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in mind. As a major development towards utilising the power of NbS globally, the Egyptian...

NetworkNature created a database gathering European R&I projects on NbS from several major European research and innovation or implementation programmes: BiodivERsA, Horizon 2020, Seventh framework programme (FP7), Interreg and LIFE (EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate...

What is intended with high-quality nature-based solutions? How can it be defined and translated into standards?

To respond to these questions, NetworkNature has produced a Knowledge Brief on ensuring high-quality nature-based solutions, analysing the perspectives and perceptions of key...

Attention urban planning professionals! Horizon 2020 project, JUSTNature , wants to hear from you about the role of justice in nature-based solutions and urban planning. The survey aims to understand:

URBAN GreenUP , GrowGreen , UNaLab and Connecting Nature – what do these great nature-based solutions (NbS) projects have in common? All of these EU-funded projects have implemented innovative NbS in cities, and gathered knowledge for others to continue the journey. The projects have...

The 20th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC), the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to cohesion policy, is drawing near. This year’s EWRC will take place in-person on 10-13 October 2022.

Event sessions sit under the overarching theme “New challenges for...

The NetworkNature Nordic hub launch is fast approaching. On 13 October, the Nordic hub will bring together organisations, associations, companies, researchers, professionals and others who work with nature-based solutions in the Nordic region.The purpose of this and other nature-based solutions...

As a part of the WHO Bonn Environment and Health School , the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health is offering two online courses to support capacity building of experts working in the health and environment field in 2022. The two courses are:

Human activities have already triggered a rise in the earth’s surface temperatures. To reduce the damage from climate change, a transition to a low-carbon society is urgently needed. At the moment, environmental resources are distributed unevenly. As a result, wealthy regions benefit from better...

Nature-based solutions refer to a suite of actions or policies that harness the power of nature to address some of our most pressing societal challenges. Network Nature has produced a Knowledge Brief to help disentangle the complexities associated with the integration of research and policy with...

An ambitious group of 10 local governments is sought to apply the IUCN Urban Nature Indices , a new methodological framework for measuring the ecological performance of cities.

To make ecological monitoring easier for cities, IUCN and partners have developed the Urban Nature Indices (UNI...

The NetworkNature Annual Event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the state-of-the-art developments in NbS practice & policy.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM CEST

About the event:

Nature-based solutions (NbS), if designed and...

International actors, national and local governments, businesses, and community groups increasingly recognize the importance and the utility of nature-based solutions (NbS) to protect, manage, or restore different landscapes and ecosystems worldwide. According to the European Commission , NbS,...

In recent days a workshop entitled, "Standards for Climate and Nature-based Solutions" took place (23 May) hosted by CEN and CENELEC, which was instrumental in identifying the cross-sectoral gaps and opportunities for the development of new standards to support the uptake of nature-based...

RECONECT, an EU project implementing Nature-based Solutions to reduce water-related climate risks, spanning 5 years, held its 7th general assembly in Zurich between the 23rd and 25th of May.

IUCN is a key partner in the project, along with a diverse network of Demonstrators and...

Adaptation and Climate resilience involves many sectors and levels of governance. In order to tackle climate change future leaders must be equipped to create future solutions. To this end, the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), Centre for Environment Education (CCE), and Foundation for...

Working with nature to strengthen urban resilience can be cost-effective for addressing climate adaptation and mitigation while bringing out broader benefits for biodiversity, communities, and the local economy. Nature-based solutions like urban park development and river restoration are found...

The European Commission under the The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy - Europe, has launched a Policy Support Facilit y . This innovative initiative will support local and regional authorities implement climate change adaptation actions. Cities and regions from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech...

UNCCD’s evidence-based flagship Global Land Outlook 2 (GLO2) report, five years in development with 21 partner organizations, and with over 1,000 references, is the most comprehensive consolidation of information on the topic assembled.

It offers an overview of the breadth and projects...

Youth around the world are voicing their stances on a wide set of environmental issues, including recent engagement on Nature-based solutions (NbS). During the course of the European Year of Youth , dedicated young leaders for climate and nature produced an position paper on Nature-based...

OpenLivingLab Days (OLLD) is the annual global gathering of Living Labs organized by the European Network of Living Labs. This year, the event will be held in Turin, Italy, between 20-23 September . Hosted and co-organised by the City of Turin , CTE NEXT – The...

Closer-to-Nature Forest Management is a concept proposed in the EU Forest Strategy for 2030, which aims to improve the conservation values and climate resilience of multifunctional, managed forests in Europe. Building on the latest scientific evidence, a new From Science to Policy study from EFI...

In the framework of a market assessment project conducted on behalf of the European Investment Bank (EIB) on the topic of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) financing, Bankers without Boundaries is collecting information of currently existing projects at the EU level.

This project aims at...

Awareness for nature based solutions is spreading. NetworkNature is proud to take these lessons learned to the classroom - schools, higher education, and professional training are often the places where people’s thinking, understanding, and perceptions are transformed, leading to long term...

Currently many well intended forest restoration and tree planting measures, are not designed with longevity and biodiversity in mind. To help develop more sustainable and holistic measures Nature4Climate, Hamerkop, Trillion Trees, WWF, WCS, Birdlife International and 1T.org have developed a new...

The European Commission has today launched an invitation to EU regions and communities to join the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.

The Mission’s objective is to support 150 regions and communities to accelerate their transformation towards climate resilience by helping them...

NetworkNature is launching a call for its semester on nature-based solutions standards . NetworkNature semesters cover timely issues in the nature-based solutions (NbS) field, to gather, share knowledge and raise awareness on the topic together with the wider nature-based solutions community....

This toolkit provided by the IUCN equips people with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to restore ecosystems back to productive and healthy spaces. Readers are shown examples of the importance of community organizing, potential aspects of projects, successful examples of community...

The CONEXUS project is collecting NbS professional skill gaps in order to recommend a professional training curriculum in Nature-based Solutions that can respond to local needs and challenges for successful NbS planning and implementation.

Local governments, international cooperation...

The new European Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversa+, co-funded by the European Union is bringing together 74 research programs, funders, and environmental policy actors from 37 European and associated countries to help put nature back on a path of recovery. Biodiversa+ started on the 1st of...

The EEA briefing ' Who benefits from nature in cities? Social inequalities in access to urban green and blue spaces across Europe ' shows how access to public green and blue spaces differs across Europe. Cities in northern and western Europe tend to have more green space than cities in southern...

What is an ecological restoration approach?

Restorative actions exist at first to bring more nature, ecological functions and natural features from natural areas to fully anthropized ones. In Brussels, Belgium, the city is setting up insect hotels and meadows in green spaces to recreate...

In this new study from the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences by Jantsje M. van Loon-Steensma , Christopher Goldsworthy published on Springer journal Ambio , based on work done the BRIGAID project (supporting innovators to bolster resilience to floods, droughts and extreme weather), a test...

UrbanByNature, the global capacity-building programme in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) coordinated by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability , is starting 2022 with a new, standalone website and a revamped logo. The UrbanByNature website ( www.urbanbynature.eu ) allows participants to...

Nature-based solutions are a quick and cost-effective way to transform our surroundings to become more sustainable and will be a key element in building more resilient and healthy societies. They are a safe and sound investment as case studies from Bologna, Glasgow, Copenhagen and Hamburg prove...

In Europe, almost one-third of the landscape is covered by cities, villages, agriculture and forests. There are lots of different types of trees, bur also damaged forest areas due to human activities and climate change consequences. At the European level a series of political commitments are...

At the September IUCN UK Peatland Programme/LIFE Conference film night, the North Pennines AONB Partnership launched its new film: PeatLIFE People .

The documentary-style film shows some views of UK's peatland landscapes and the work of the Pennine PeatLIFE project and, as said by the...

The “ Water Framework Directive” (DIR 2000/60/EC) has radically changed the policies of European countries regarding water, which throughout the 1900s were mainly aimed at facilitating its use for human activities and protecting public health from the risks associated with pollution. The...

European cities are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to become a stop on the Connecting Nature Roadshow - a mobile exhibition showcasing innovative solutions to co-create, implement and manage nature based-solutions.

The Roadshow will customize interactive workshops...

On 1st December, the European Business Statement was officially delivered to the European Commission at the EBNS 2021.

The statement calls businesses and policy makers to mainstream biodiversity in all decisions and policies. In particular, the European businesses are called upon to...

The Border Meuse Initiative, wich kicked off 30 years ago in the Netherlands, has demonstrated how rewilding can make socio-economic and environmental benefits. Restoring natural landscapes is one of the most effective and cheapest ways of addressing challenges such as climate change and...

As part of the NetworkNature semester ‘ Nature-based solutions for ecosystem restoration ’, which aims to create opportunities for local, regional and international cooperation on nature-based solutions and to explore how ecosystem restoration can contribute to biodiversity conservation whilst...

How can stakeholders balance the potential risks, drawbacks and concerns of the Nature-Based Solutions Framework with its benefits and opportunities? A brief is now available pertaining to this very topic. As a partnership between Global Youth Biodiversity Network, Youth4Nature and YOUNGO, the...

The new report "Nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation", authored by experts from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Union or Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) finds the...