The report “Urban nature-based solutions and the COVID-19 pandemic: Perspectives, lessons and opportunities from Newcastle-upon-Tyne” promotes and develops the idea of urban nature-based solutions as a new policy agenda that can both s
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our colleague Mihály Lados passed away on 20th April. He had been hospitalised with Covid-19 since early March.
One year after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, IUCN published its latest PARKS journal - an issue devoted to COVID-19 and its effects on the natural world, parks, and p
When it comes to ensuring a new deal for nature and people, cities have much to offer. Read a new policy brief on the role of cities in restoring, conserving and thriving with nature.
In this short documentary, the case of Barcelona is explored through the voices of those who are fighting for the right to neighborhoods that are both green and affordable.
Learn about the "Cities, Nature and Innovation: New Directions" compendium designed and developed for the Urban Nature MOOC - Massive Open Online Course.
The virtual exhibition on urban nature provides a collection of insights into the benefits, opportunities and challenges of mainstreaming nature-based solutions in cities.
Kes McCormick and Filka Sekulova presented findings from the NATURVATION project in this thematic seminar organised by ICLEI on "Our Solutions are in Nature".
The NATURVATION project has developed three snapshots on innovations pathways and nature-based solutions exploring urban forests, water challenges and climate adaptation.
In a recent episode of the IIIEE podcast, you can learn more about specific nature-based solutions as we expand on concepts discussed in the ‘Urban Nature’ course.
This report explores the dynamics and politics of urban nature-based solutions through 54 examples grouped in a number of physical domains in 18 cities worldwide.
NATURA exchanges knowledge, shares data, and enhances communication among research disciplines and across the research-practice divide to advance urban resilience in face of growing threats of extreme weather events.
Cities have a critical role to play in fighting climate change but hard conversations lie ahead about the best way to achieve the transition to sustainability.
The City of Mannheim, and ICLEI Europe are pleased to announce the 9th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns. The conference will take place from 30 September - 2 October 2020 in Mannheim, Germany.
Exploring Financing Options for Greener Cities is a capacity-building event, which will focus on strengthening the capacity of local stakeholders to explore appropriate financing arrangements for nature-based interventions.
On 7-9 November 2018, researchers from the NATURVATION project gathered with invited international colleagues to continue the development of a special issue on Urban Nature.
Findings and insights are now available in 18 snapshots on nature-based solutions from Europe and around the world - learn about the ambitions, stories and lessons.
What could our urban forests be like in 2100? What are the emerging issues, challenges and opportunities for urban greening in our cities in 80-100 years?
This stakeholder dialogue will provide an opportunity to share experiences on embedding green and blue infrastructure in urban planning and development. The attendance for the dialogue is free of charge.
Learning from others: How ecological compensation can be used as a tool to support nature-based solutions and contribute to Malmö's ‘dense and green’ sustainability vision
Findings and insights are now available in 12 snapshots from Melbourne, Athens, Tianjin, Sofia, Edinburgh and Mexico City as well as Barcelona, Utrecht, Leipzig, Malmö, Gyor and Newcastle.
Naturvation researchers Harriet Bulkeley and Laura Tozer have a released a call for proposals for a session at the American Association of Geographers Conference in Washington D.C.
An “International Seminar on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS): Promoting Urban Nature for more Resilient Cities. Examples from Brazil and Europe” is taking place from 9-10 July 2018 in Brasília (Brazil).
Rob Raven will present early findings from the Naturvation project at the panel on ‘Experiments in Infrastructure’ at the 4S Conference, in Sydney, Australia on 29 August to 1 September, 2018.
Despite the growing interest in Nature Based Solutions for addressing urban sustainability, there can be a gap between assessments of their potential and their use in practice.
Naturvation is calling for a step-change in how nature-based solutions like green roofs and city lagoons are used for sustainable urbanisation and in tackling climate change. But first, the project's researchers are addressing a knowledge gap on current best practices and impacts.
Naturvation participates in a panel session on “Nature-based solutions for climate resilient cities: practical examples and how they can be mainstreamed and financed” during the UNFCCC COP23 in Bonn.
Kes McCormick presented online the early findings on nature-based solutions from the Urban Regional Innovation Partnerships in Naturvation to the National Cities Forum organized in Melbourne, Australia.
Nature-based solutions can help overcome urban sustainability challenges by providing services, creating benefits and holding value for different urban actors.
We are examining the evidence for successful governance, business, finance and public participation schemes for the implementation of nature-based solutions.
