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Global Insights from Nature-based Solutions in Case Studies- Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives

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18 March 2025

Celebrating World Water Day 2025

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...

World Water Day and the role of Nature-based Solutions for Water Management

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17 March 2025

The upcoming World Water Day, which is celebrated annually on the twenty-second of March, serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management and access to clean water for all. As climate change and urbanisation continue to pose challenges, innovative policies and solutions...

R&I and Implementation projects database update

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28 February 2025

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...

NetworkNature TF4 March Digest

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27 February 2025

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 Climate Risk to Nature-Based Resilience: NetworkNature Discusses Opportunities in Nature-Based Solutions

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21 February 2025

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...

NetworkNature Reads: The History of Bees

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20 February 2025

What is NetworkNature Reads?

#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....

Street in Enviagado (Nicolas Salmon, 2023)

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...

New tools promoting nature-based solutions in urban design and co-creation

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19 February 2025

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...

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...

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 ,...