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Activity Report 2019: Spanish network of cities for climate

This Activity Report sets out the actions carried out by the Spanish Network of Cities for Climate during 2019 and the first quarter of 2020, according to the work plan set out in the Resolution on the grant under article 22.2.C) of the General Subsidies Law between the Ministry for

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Why is nature restoration critical to sustain jobs and economic benefits from healthy ecosystem services?

Nature restoration leads to job creation and maintenance and is particularly important for local communities. It is estimated that the investment needs of the Natura 2000 network can support as many as 500,000 additional jobs. Restoration activities are both directly and indirectly linked to job

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ÁLTALÁNOS: Ember- és természetközpontú településfejlesztés - URBACT Konferencia és Workshop

2024. április 17-én került sor az Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium, a Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem, valamint a TeAM HUb-ot alapító és koordináló BURST Nonprofit Kft. társzervezésében az Új Európai Bauhaus Fesztivál magyarországi kísérőrendezvényére Budapesten. A rendezvényen kiemelt

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INTERLACE final conference videos

Plenary sessions from the INTERLACE Final Conference: Reimagining Urban Spaces: Nature-Based Solutions for Inclusive Transformations in Europe and Latin America. 1st October 2024, Granollers, Catalonia, Spain.

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People with Nature: Busting 24 Myths to Reverse Biodiversity Loss and Drive Transformative Change through Nature-based Solutions.

As climate change and biodiversity loss intensify, the persistence of certain myths can hinder the transformative change needed to build more sustainable societies. Preconceived ideas rooted in outdated practices or incomplete truths can slow down this change by hampering awareness and obstructing

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Use of Bite technology for tree infusion in chestnut groves

Endotherapy offers an efficient alternative for treatments application in chestnut groves

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PHUSICOS: Snow avalanches at Capet Forest

The hazard at the site is from snow avalanches in the 'Midaou' avalanche path. The avalanches may reach the village of Barèges, and this has occurred numerous times in the past, the last event being in 2013. The slope and the release area have numerous old 'grey' protective

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Efficient Sampling Methodology for Calculating Soil Carbon Credits.

Sustainable Forest Management enhances carbon storage in various forest compartments (soil, biomass, and necromass), increases ecosystem services and forest productivity, mitigates climate change, and supports the local rural economy.

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Guidance on Metrics, Targets, and Transition Plans

Over the past few years, several market and industry initiatives have focused on converging reporting standards that cover climate issues as well as aligning and improving comparability of climate-related metrics. These efforts include work to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting methods to

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GoGreenRoutes City Factsheets Deliverable 8.3 Work Package 8

This report was developed as a part of the research project “GO GREEN: Resilient Optimal Natural, Technological and Environmental Solutions (GoGreenRoutes)”, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme. Publication Date: 31 Aug 2022 Author(s): Prof. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen (

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GrowGreen report: Intervention Conclusions - Manchester

This report details the interventions and outcomes of the Manchester GrowGreen project, funded as part of the European Commission’s 2016 Smart Cities and Communities Call for “Demonstrating Innovative Nature Based Solutions in Cities”. This report looks at the ways Nature Based Solutions (NbS), in

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NetworkNature Factsheet 3: Shifting the water paradigm - managing water through nature

This Factsheet explores common water-related challenges, such as water availability, quality, and management, their associated risks, and relevant policies, while proposing nature-based solutions as a paradigm shift. By outlining key benefits of using nature for an integrated and ecosystem-based

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Usage of Mobile Applications or Mobile Health Technology to Improve Diet Quality in Adults

The use of mobile applications for dietary purposes has dramatically increased along with the consistent development of mobile technology. Assessing diet quality as a dietary pattern or an indicator across key food groups in comparison to those recommended by dietary guidelines is useful for

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Conexus Life-Lab Factsheet Series: Co-producing NbS in the “Remodelación Panamericana Norte”

The regeneration of the “Remodelación Panamericana Norte” neighborhood, facilitated by the program “Quiero Mi Barrio,” enabled the improvement of the neighborhood by bringing in Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The accompanying five-step collaborative process supported improving social security and

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Conexus Life-Lab factsheet series - Urban Agriculture Observatory: Social and Ecosystem services

The Urban Agriculture Observatory is a partnership aiming to establish a database of environmental and social aspects of urban allotments and their benefits. Based on the database, a public web platform is created to share collected data and bring urban agriculture closer to citizens. It is

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CAPACITY-BUILDING MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL PACK IN LOCAL LANGUAGES

A set of capacity building materials has been produced to raise awareness and understanding of the definition of nature-based solutions adopted by the UN Environment Assembly in 2022. Materials include infographics that contain the full meaning of the definition and a video that introduces

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Sistema de monitoreo de la biodiversidad y los servicios de los ecosistemas en el cantón de Curridabat

Acomienzos del 2015, el cantón de Curridabat desarrollo su visión o modelo de desarrollo denominado Ciudad Dulce, que a la vez se constituyo en la base del Plan de Gobierno Multidimensional. Impulsado por el municipio local busca beneficiar 75.000 habitantes residentes a través de la creación y

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Addressing climate change in cities: Policy instruments to promote urban nature-based solutions

This guidance document responds to gaps and highlights a range of policy and supporting instruments relevant for NbS design, implementation and maintenance. Policy instruments include regulations, strategies, programmes, action plans and financial incentives. Each instrument is briefly described

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Making Ecosystem-based Adaptation Effective A Framework for Defining Qualification Criteria and Quality Standards

Many organizations, including members of the Friends of EbA network (FEBA) 11 have gained both conceptual and practical experience in designing and implementing EbA measures in various regions, ecosystems, and levels of governance. These experiences provide a rich source of lessons and are a good

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GUÍA DE LA INFRAESTRUCTURA VERDE MUNICIPAL

Esta Guía se redacta con el objetivo de dar respuesta a las necesidades que los responsables municipales tienen a la hora de gestionar de forma adecuada la infraestructura verde situada en su ámbito municipal. Está destinada principalmente a apoyar a los técnicos municipales y a los cargos

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