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Nature-based solutions for urban thermal comfort: impact evaluation of comparative scenarios in Envigado

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19 February 2025

Igone Garcia, Adrian Glodeanu / Tecnalia Research & Innovation BRTA. Climate Change Adaptation Team. Energy, Climate and Urban

Simulation models are tools used to predict and evaluate the impact of different urban designs and solutions on certain variables. These simulations are...

European Commission Launches Call for Evidence to develop the new Water Resilience Strategy

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14 February 2025

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...
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Harnessing the Power of Storytelling: A New Toolbox for Educators and Changemakers

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11 February 2025

The Nature of Cities (TNOC) has launched the NbS Storytelling Toolbox for Educators and community builders , a free and open-source online resource designed to help educators, youth leaders, scientists, and community organizers use storytelling as a tool for change. Developed for NBS EduWorld ,...

Calling All Financial Organisations and Professionals! Take Our Survey to Help Shape EU Green Infrastructure Financing

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10 February 2025

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...
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NetworkNature at the International Master in Urban Resilience for Sustainability Transition in Barcelona

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24 January 2025

This week, Daniela Rizzi, coordinator of NetworkNature, discussed the potential of nature-based solutions with participants of the International Master in Urban Resilience for Sustainability Transition at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona. The session formed part of the...
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EFUF2025: Call for Abstracts

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21 January 2025

In a time of accelerating climate change and urbanization, urban forests play an essential role in building resilient and healthy cities. EFUF will bring people together this June to explore the role urban forests can play.

The EFUF2025 overall theme is Urban Forests for resilient and...
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The Commission Wants to Hear from You: Towards a Uniform Format for National Restoration Plans

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20 January 2025

The Nature Restoration Regulation came into force this summer, including binding targets for ecosystem restoration with implications for carbon storage and natural disaster risk reduction. 80% of Europe's habitats are in poor condition, and this legislation will play a key role in reversing this...