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?? Highlights from the Urban Nature-Based Solutions Global Roadmap Writing Workshop?? Over three days, the Advisory Team for the NATURA Global Roadmap—representing regions across the globe—came together to synthesize two years of research into a comprehensive global report. The Global Roadmap aims to synthesize the scientific evidence on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and identify knowledge gaps to leverage learning from NBS implementation within and across the world regions. It develops and compares regional profiles of the state of knowledge in research and practice in US-Canada, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East & North Africa, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. ??Stay tuned for the release of the Global Roadmap next year! ?? ???Learn more: https://buff.ly/4bqDTLJ

This past week Oriol Garcia-Antúnez, Jarumi Kato Huerta, and I, fellows in the NATURA European node, spent an intense week of work on the upcoming regional report. Having the opportunity to work face-to-face with colleagues you highly value is a blessing. We are proud of the work done and excited to see the Global Roadmap for Urban NbS come together in the next months! A big thank you to our leads, Natalie Marie Gulsrud, Christopher Raymond and Davide Geneletti for the invaluable support and mentorship, and heartfelt thanks to the contributing authors Emma Campbell, Filipa Grilo and Yaella Depietri for their precious insights and active role. ?? To read more about the project, and our report on the status of urban NbS Europe and globally, check out NATURA project at: https://lnkd.in/dsE3iZ2K ?? Our week included also meetings with the Human-Nature Transformations research group, discussion on the CO-CARBON project and collaborations, together with sightseeing and warm salmon soup in front of the Helsinki cathedral! Thanks to CO-CARBON and to the NATURA Network for supporting the realization of this workshop.

The next NATURA Webinar is tomorrow! Rembrandt Zegers, expert with the UN Harmony with Nature program will present his new book on nature-human relations through the senses and how this builds reciprocity. Join us on Zoom tomorrow Nov 12 9am ET: https://lnkd.in/eFDE7wSs

We are all connected in #Nature; even fallen leaves serve a purpose! ???? Here’s why you should leave some leaves this #Autumn. ???? via Healthy Yards

As part of my PhD research in NYC, I’m excited to host a series of interactive co-design workshops at Bushwick Inlet Park starting next week! These engaging, hands-on sessions will take place on October 18th, October 23rd, and November 2nd from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. We’ll collaborate to envision new and creative ideas for urban wild spaces along Brooklyn's dynamic waterfront. Whether you’re passionate about sustainable urban design or just curious to explore fresh ideas, come and be part of the conversation! To register, simply scan the QR code below. For further details, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. Please share this with anyone in your network who might be interested—we’d love to have them join! NovelEco Project Urban Systems Lab Timon McPhearson Christopher Kennedy Lisa Bloodgood

Don't miss the next NATURA webinar tomorrow Oct 8 at 10am ET! See info below and link to join: asu.zoom.us/my/natura

The NATURA webinar is today at 10am ET! The nature-based solution design studio SLA, will take us through their interdisciplinary method and design practice! Link to join: https://lnkd.in/dWmJFCjU

Exciting news! The Call for Papers for our annual "Nature in the City" event has been extended! ?? New deadline: September 20th, 2024 We're looking for innovative ideas and research on urban ecology, green infrastructure, and sustainable city planning. Don't miss this opportunity to share your work with leading experts in the field. Manisha Anantharaman Tommaso Vitale Alvaro Artigas Marco Cremaschi Ilaria Milazzo

Dear NATURA network members based in the US. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking early career professionals (ECRs) to participate in a 2.5-day professional development workshop October 14-16, 2024 in Alexandria, VA. The workshop is funded by the National Science Foundation (#2430616) and will be facilitated by Dr. Marisa A. Rinkus (Toolbox Dialogue Initiative Center) and Dr. Leslie Smith (Your Ocean Consulting and the AccelNet iDOOS project). ECRs selected to attend the workshop will also receive full funding to attend the AccelNet Annual Meeting October 16-18, 2024. ? The workshop will provide ECRs networking and co-learning opportunities, while also offering exposure to diverse disciplinary and professional perspectives and career pathways within and outside the academy through panel presentations and facilitated group discussions. ? To apply, please complete this brief application by August 28, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gQJEGWUD

Check out the highlights from The Nature of Cities Festival 2024 in Berlin through the eyes of Natalie Pierson—New York in her inspiring essay: Granularity, Dynamism, and Embodiment at The Nature of Cities Festival 2024. The festival showcased interdisciplinary exchange, emphasizing the need for a SETS framework in urban nature research to foster resilient, inclusive, and vibrant ecosystems worldwide. Read more: https://bit.ly/471XzUF David Maddox, Erich Wolff, Timon McPhearson, Loan Diep and more .. #TNOCFestival2024 #TNOCESSAY #UrbanEcology #SustainableCities