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GreenInUrbs, Green Infrastructure and Nature Based Solutions video

29 August 2017

'Green Infrastructure: Nature Based Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient Cities' was GreenInUrbs final conference, held in Orvieto, April 2017.

The video shows highlights from the Conference and extracts from some of the interviews with leading speakers.

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EKLIPSE Call: Organisation of Capacity Building Events

25 August 2017

Open call for the organisation of capacity building events linked to the Science-Policy-Society interface, regarding biodiversity, ecosystem services and related challenges

Deadline of 1st round: 23rd October, 2017

Do you have an idea for a seminar, short course or other kind of training...

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EKLIPSE debate: What is the value of nature?

21 August 2017

What is the value of nature?

This is the question being asked by EKLIPSE who are opening up the debate to scientists, civil society and citizens. You can share your views, questions and experiences on their KNOCK Forum (Knowledge, Network...

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New Nature-Based Solutions Implementation Framework

17 August 2017

A framework for assessing and implementing the co-benefits of nature-based solutions in urban areas

Building on the work of EKLIPSE , Raymond et al. (2107) have published a paper on nature-basd solutions in urban areas. You can find the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2017.07.008...

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Field edge in the Netherlands to promote biodiversity.

EKLIPSE call for requests on issues related to biodiversity and ecosystem services

14 July 2017

EKLIPSE is developing a European Mechanism to answer requests from policy makers and other societal actors on issues related to biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Policy and other societal actors are invited to identify topics or evidence needs relating to biodiversity and ecosystem...

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Natural Capital Protocol Toolkit launched

13 July 2017

Today sees the launch of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)...

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View from the Balcoes viewpoint, Madeira, Portugal

Apply now for 2018 Natura 2000 Award

17 May 2017

The European Natura 2000 Award, which honours leading nature conservation achievements, has opened for a fourth year of applications. Any entity involved in activities related to Natura 2000 can apply to one of the five Award categories. In addition, the high-profile “EU Citizens’ Award” goes to...

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EKLIPSE Calls for Knowledge

3 April 2017

EKLIPSE is running a set of four "calls for knowledge" inviting people to openly share relevant papers, reports and other material, and discuss them in the preparation of further activities: three potential knowledge synthesis activities (CAP greening measures, biodiversity and mental health,...

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Share your thoughts on Climate-ADAPT

21 March 2017

European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) has launched a user and information provider survey.

The purpose of the survey is to evaluate if Climate-ADAPT is achieving its aim to support decision-makers in Europe by providing the following three services:

Facilitating the...

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Call for papers: Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) Annual Conference

27 February 2017

Fifth Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) Annual Conference Location: World Bank, Washington DC, USA Date: 27-29 November 2017

The Fifth Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) Annual Conference will be hosted by the World Bank on the topic of sustainable infrastructure, to stimulate research...

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