EU H2020 project developing smarter, more inclusive, more resilient and increasingly sustainable cities through innovative, co-created nature-based solutions 🌿

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📊 📚 🔎 Keen to learn more about #naturebasedsolutions and how they can be introduced in #urban areas with a #codesign approach? Explore #proGIreg resources! ➡️ buff.ly/2GJ8G9Y 🖱️ Resources
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How are 🇪🇺 #EU #naturebasedsolutions projects enhancing #economic opportunities 💸? Learn more about the #NBS projects and their benefits here ➡️ buff.ly/3W43cuL #generationrestoration #greeninfrastructure #urbanplanning #circulareconomy #sustainablefinance #greenjobs
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#GreenCorridors are a multifunctional #NBS 🌳🌦️ Their average #carbonsequestration rate is between 0.5 ± 0.3 tons CO2 per ha per year, depending on the habitat structure and the plants growth rate 🌿🐿️♻️ #NatureFact bit.ly/3G3SbVo
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To help inform discussions on #NatureBasedSolutions at #COP15 Conexus has developed two new infographics that communicate the globally agreed definition of adopted by the UN Environment Assembly #UNEA5 🔗conexusnbs.com/nbs-definitio…
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Do you want to learn more about the funding options under #HorizonEU with focus on twin green & digital transitions to achieve #climateneutrality in Europe by 2050? Join the cluster 5 info days on 15-16 December research-innovation-communit…
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Research from Athens University shows that when transforming 80–90% of the roofs in a city to #greenroofs, they can reduce the average ambient temperature between 0.3°C and 3°C. 🌱🌇🌡️☀️ #NBS #NatureFact bit.ly/3Vj50jE
The GrowGreen project is coming to an end, and the Final Conference was a great opportunity to wrap-up the progress made 💡🌱👥🌍 We talked about: ⭐success stories 📚lessons learnt ⁉️ challenges Did you miss it? Find the summary here➡️ bit.ly/3XtvKiV #NBS #cities
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⏰Last chance to take part in the MOSAIC call suggestions. ❓How can citizens be incentivised in co-designing innovation processes while guaranteeing them fair and transparent compensation? 💡Share your inputs now bit.ly/3gGq7wY
What is Co-creation and how can it benefit your #research projects? the @UNaLab_EU project has developed a useful online toolkit to help explain co-creation and #openinnovation unalab.eu/en/what-co-creatio…
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Join the fully virtual Info Days for #HorizonEU Cluster 5 covering #Climate #Energy #Mobility including Brokerage Event on 15-16 December! For more info & registration visit ➡️ research-innovation-communit…
Today at TU Eindhoven for the PHD defense of @ShahryarSarabi on #planning #naturebasedsolutions as part of @UNaLab_EU project - excellent defense and great research ...very happy we have Shahryar aka Dr.Sarabi in our @UniUtrecht #UU-NBS alliance
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Today, #sustainable cities are on the #COP27 agenda! EU-funded projects are using #nature 🌳🌷🦆to build cooler, resilient & smart cities focusing on the #urban 🔻transition 🔻regeneration 🔻reforestation 🔻resilience to #climatechange ➡️europa.eu/!McQ4Wd #MissionCities
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Want to get #creative? 💮🤸‍♀️ Launching #NBSComics—A call for #comics to explore the challenges we face as people & societies and how working with, and not against, #Nature can help us create a world that is better for both people and nature. (🇪🇺 only) ➡️ thenatureofcities.com/nbs-co…
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Did you miss our Annual Event? The report is now available! Have a look to find out about the main outcomes on upscaling #NatureBasedSolutions in #policy & #practice: ✅NBS quality & standards 📄the role of the EU #NRL 🏞️outcomes of EU NBS projects 👉bit.ly/3UMv866
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4 EU #naturebasedsolutions projects are sharing their views and experiences on; 👫engaging communties 🏙️finding inspiration across cities 🤝solutions to common challenges @ConnectingNBS @UNaLab_EU @CLEVER_Cities
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🕵️ What is the potential of #naturebasedsolutions firms? 👷 What barriers & opportunities do construction firms see? 🤷 How can public authorities synergise? 🙆 How do contractors define gaps? Learn more in our online event! 📅18.11 ➡️ buff.ly/3TYXOs8
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📨The 4⃣th issue of our collaborative newsletter #CitizenEngagementQuarterly is coming soon! 📥 Make sure to subscribe now to receive the latest news from @socKETs_EU, @IRISsmartcities, @FrancisH2020, @COESOEU & MOSAIC 👉 bit.ly/CEQSubscribe
🙌 Join the sessions on #NbS organised by 🇪🇺-funded research & innovation projects at #COP27 next week! 🔜 🗓️November 11 ⏰13.30-14.30 CET @ConnectingNBS @GrowGreenCities @UNaLab_EU @urbangreenUP @NetworkNatureEU @iucn @REA_research
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Research demonstrates the effects of mangrove forest as #NBS for coastal flood mitigation 🌊🌳 #Mangroves reduce wave heights by an average of 31%. #NatureFact bit.ly/3T8CDE1
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How are #naturebasedsolutions co-created? 🤝🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌲 And why is #CoCreation important? Learn more in this short video we co-created together with other #NBS projects, powered by @NetworkNatureEU Task Forces 💚 ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=wWA2cx5y…