SPADES4Soils

UNPplus EU in Paris! ?? In the framework of the UNPplus EU, Marc Montlleó and Adrián Cabezas Vegas, from Barcelona Regional, participated in Paris in the urban nature exchange programme and in the consortium meeting of this European project. The exchange programme, held from 18 to 19 March, included workshops on indicators and other tools used in the preparation of urban nature plans (Urban Nature Plans) and visits to some urban planning interventions that guarantee community benefits without displacement, transform existing spaces to achieve sustainable urban living and connect the neighbourhood with the urban fabric, such as Square des Batignolles and Clichy-Batignolles-Martin Luther King Park. From 20 to 21 March, the meeting and general assembly of the UNPplus EU took place at the H?tel de Ville de Paris, Francois Moreau, Head of the Urban Ecology Agency, opened the first day of the meeting with a speech entitled ‘The city of Paris leads the biodiversity restoration movement by example’, which was followed by a debate with the various partners. Then, through different presentations, these partners summarised the state of the project's development: the fulfilment of the objectives, the areas for improvement, the challenges and the planning. In addition, a round table was also held to evaluate the activities carried out with the cities, where Marc Montlleó, among other speakers, talked about the ‘Challenges and opportunities of natural urban plans at regional scale and their links with the local scale. Learning from Barcelona'. The second day of the meeting included a study visit to some areas of the French capital where spaces and streets have been greened and pacified in the past, such as the transformation of the Catalogne Square into an urban forest. #UNPplusParis #NBS #PlaNatura2030 #PlaNaturaBarcelona #naturaurbana #teixiturbà #UrbanNaturePlans #urbannature #citizenparticipation #governanceprocess Céleste Rouberol, Anna B., Kassia Rudd, Almut Ballstaedt, Benedetta Buccolini, Rudd Christophe Najdovski, PARIS NATURE - Ville de Paris - Espaces verts et environnement, Sam Jelliman, Stuart Connop, University of East London, Ian Whitehead, Alessandro Deserti, Dimitra Xidous, Gemma García Blanco, TECNALIA Research & Innovation, Rik De Vreese, European Forest Institute, Kes McCormick, Katarina Hedlund, Lund University, Isobel Fletcher, Horizon Nua, Francesco Molinari, Politecnico di Milano, Beatrice Maria Bellè, maja jovanovic, Ivelina Strateva, Burgas Municipality, Frida Brett-Smith, Erik Andersson

?? Exciting Update: Expanded NbS Projects Database Now Live! As part of my work with Cloé Durieux at Biodiversa+ and NetworkNature EU, I'm thrilled to announce the expanded R&I and Implementation Projects Database. This update now provides a more in-depth analysis of NbS projects across Europe, including data from Horizon Europe and 2020, #LIFE, #Interreg, Water4All - Partnership, Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, Biodiversa+, Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, and EJP Soil. ?? Key Insights: ? 471 projects (2011–2024) analyzed ? Key trends identified: Shift towards multi-environment solutions and toward more social focus societal challenges This resource is invaluable for understanding the landscape of NbS research and guiding future investments. ?? Explore the full database and Full Analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eBbtkQcV #NbS #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #SustainableInvestment #ResearchInnovation #BiodiversaPlus #NetworkNature

Peer to peer learning is a proven model for exchanging ideas, building skills, and showcasing the diversity of approaches to addressing common problems. When it comes to the issues of #climatechange, #biodiversityloss, and #wellbeing, it is essential that individuals and cities learn from and with one another. To quote a bygone political slogan, we are very much #strongertogether. This is the philosophy behind our #UrbanNatureExchanges, a program that invites UNPplus EU cities to share their challenges and success stories, and to learn from and with experts in the fields of urban nature and city planning in order to up their urban nature game. Last week, PARIS NATURE - Ville de Paris - Espaces verts et environnement hosted the first in person exchange.?Over the course of two days, we dug into: ?? The role of cities in the #NatureRestorationRegulation (NRR) and Urban Nature Plans (UNPs) ?? ?? How to align urban and national restoration goals ?? Urban green space and land use challenges ?? Funding & incentives for urban restoration ??? Behavioral and social challenges ??? How to bring social equity into urban nature efforts. ??? Tools for measuring & communicating the benefits of parks and rewilding Cities are at the heart of nature restoration efforts in Europe, translating ambitious national and EU targets into local action, and #Paris is no exception. ?? Deputy Mayor Christoph Najovski highlighted a key element of Paris’s approach – green streets: “a street is not just a way to get from point A to B, it’s a place where people gather and connect.” ? Through these initiatives, Paris is becoming a ?? ‘garden city,’ transforming streets and rooftops into vegetated spaces. Their success with previous projects resulted recently in a major local referendum to green and pedestrianise 500 more streets by 2030 ?? As one of our participants told us, “The #EiffelTower isn’t the only thing in Paris that sparkles.” - Stuart Connop We will keep the conversation going in #Burgas this June! #PublicSpace #CityForPeople #GreenStreets #RightToTheCity Kes McCormick DAStU - Politecnico di Milano Anna B. Kassia Rudd Almut Ballstaedt Beatrice Maria Bellè Isobel Fletcher Erik Andersson Anahita Rashidfarokhi Barcelona Regional Adrián Cabezas Vegas University of East London University of Helsinki UrbanByNature programme TECNALIA Research & Innovation German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig Trinity College Dublin Dimitra Xidous Stadt Mannheim Dr. Martina Daub Frida Brett-Smith SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Ana Mitic-Radulovic Benedetta Buccolini Céleste Rouberol

Ce matin, j’ai eu le plaisir d’ouvrir la visite parisienne des membres du projet Urban Nature Plan+. Ce programme Européen rassemble élus, chercheurs et services municipaux de toute l’Europe pour échanger sur les politiques de nature en ville. Le projet vise à soutenir la restauration et la préservation de la biodiversité dans les milieux urbains. Son objectif est de construire une bo?te à outils pour aider les villes européennes à élaborer des plans d’aménagement renfor?ant la présence de la nature en ville. L’occasion d'échanger, de valoriser l’expertise parisienne et de partager les méthodes qui ont fait leurs preuves ici. Bonne semaine d’études à tous nos collègues, et bravo à l'Agence d'Ecologie Urbaine et à ICLEI pour l'organisation de cet événement de partage. / This morning, I had the pleasure of opening the Urban Nature Plan+ study trip in Paris. This European program brings together representatives, local policymakers, and scholars from across Europe to exchange knowledge and best practices on urban nature policies. The project gives emphasis to the restoration and preservation of biodiversity in urban environments. It will produce a toolbox to help European cities develop planning strategies that strengthen nature in the city. It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas, showcase Parisian expertise, and platform for sharing nature based solutions and proven methods. Wishing all our colleagues a fruitful week of study, and congratulations to the Urban Ecology Agency and ICLEI for the organization ! Pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/er2P7nQu ICLEI Europe Céleste Rouberol Francois Moreau Christophe Rosa Manon Thore Thomas Pérez-Vitoria Léa Gratas TECNALIA Research & Innovation University of Helsinki Trinity College Dublin University of East London Horizon Nua Lund University Anna B. Almut Ballstaedt Erik Andersson Anahita Rashidfarokhi Ana Mitic-Radulovic Frida B. Dr. Martina Daub Adrián Cabezas Vegas Kassia Rudd Sam Jelliman Stuart Connop Dimitra Xidous Victoire PAYER

World Water Day 2025: Glacier Preservation and the Nature-Positive Economy Today on #WorldWaterDay, GoNaturePositive! highlights the critical challenge of glacier preservation. Glaciers are vital to life on Earth – their meltwater provides essential drinking water, supports agriculture, powers industry, enables clean energy production, and sustains healthy ecosystems. Yet as our planet warms, these frozen reservoirs are disappearing. Across our six key sectors, glacier preservation connects directly to building a nature-positive economy: ?? In farming and food systems, where reliable meltwater supports agricultural productivity ?? In forest conservation, where watershed protection helps regulate water flow from glacial regions ?? In the ocean economy, where managing glacial melt impacts coastal ecosystems and communities ?? In tourism, where glacial landscapes represent both vulnerable attractions and early warning systems ?? In cities and buildings, where innovative design must account for changing water availability ?? In global initiatives, where climate action requires coordinated responses Through our work, we're demonstrating how nature-positive approaches can help communities adapt and mitigate. #WorldWaterDay25 calls for global action to reduce emissions, improve water management, and raise awareness about the impact of glacier loss. By protecting glaciers, we can ensure a stable water supply for millions who rely on glacier-fed sources for drinking water, agriculture, and energy. To learn more visit?https://lnkd.in/em4xacKH #GoNaturePositive! #ClimateAction #NaturePositiveEconomy #NatureBasedSolutions #NBS #SustainableTourism #Glaciers

Une excellente nouvelle pour bien commencer la semaine : les parisiens votent OUI pour la végétalisation de 500 nouvelles rues. Ils ont voté à 66% "pour" la végétalisation ET la piétonnisation. L'intérêt est énorme : - moins de pollution - moins de bruit - avoir moins chaud pendant les canicules - plus de sécurité pour les piétons, les vélos, les enfants etc. Un vrai plus pour la santé des parisiens et des personnes qui viennent travailler à Paris. Et un vrai plus pour le climat... Il ne manque plus qu'à faire pareil partout en France ?

???? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????? #ISOCARP ?????????? ???????????????? ????????????????! ?? ????????????????: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? ?? ??????????: 1–4 December 2025 Under the theme "???????????? & ?????????????? ???? ????????????: ???????????????? ???????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ????????," this premier global gathering will bring together urban planners, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions for building resilient, sustainable, and inclusive cities. ?????? ?????????????? ? Engage with leading experts in urban planning and development? ? Explore forward-thinking strategies for resilience and sustainability? ? Contribute to shaping the future of cities worldwide? ? Experience Riyadh’s dynamic transformation and visionary urban initiatives ? ???????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ??????????????, ???????? ?????? ??????????????????????, ?????? ????????????????????????:? https://lnkd.in/ezetc6qj Join us in #Riyadh and be part of a global dialogue shaping the future of cities. Elisabeth Belpaire | Frank D'hondt | Wafa Al-Daily, Ph.D. | Markus Appenzeller | Tijana Tufek Memi?evi?, PhD | 石楠 SHI Nan | Nadine Bitar Chahine | Ulrich Graute | Li Fan | Sebnem Hoskara | Hadeel Abuzaid | Urara Takaseki | Ismael Fernandez-Mejia | Pia Carrasco | Hendricus Andy Simarmata | Zeynep Enlil | Prof Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu | Martina Juvara | Nasim Iranmanesh #WPC #WPC61 #ISOCARP #isocarp_congress #WorldPlanningCongress #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities #CitiesInAction #Riyadh #SaudiArabia #KSA

Management actions are essential to ensuring that #wetlands continue to deliver vital benefits for both people and wildlife. Wetland ecosystem services include:? ?? Reducing flooding ?? Improving water quality ?? Providing habitats for wildlife Via Rainwater Basin Joint Venture

Interested in soil biodiversity? Join this free hybrid event to explore the efforts of EU-funded projects in advancing soil biodiversity and help shape a harmonised roadmap for effective policies and practices.

How can we build an economy that works with nature rather than against it? Last year, GoNaturePositive! published a concept note exploring the foundations of a nature-positive economy, sparking conversations about the role of businesses, policymakers, and communities in driving this shift. Now, we’re passing the mic to the next generation. In this three-part blog series, "Youth Voices for a Nature-Positive Economy," students from Trinity College Dublin share their reflections, critiques, and insights on our Concept Note. Their perspectives highlight the challenges, opportunities, and bold ideas that could shape a more nature-positive future. We’re excited to kick off the series with the first blog written by Akinwande Majola, who was selected by our expert panel from outstanding student submissions. We believe in amplifying diverse voices in the conversation about how corporate accountability, and citizen engagement can work together to build a more sustainable future. What integrated changes do you believe are most critical for transitioning to a nature-positive economy? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eaPMQ4Kj _____ #GoNP! #GoNaturePositive! #YouthVoices #NaturePositive #StudentVoices #NaturePositiveEconomy #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability #BiodiversityConservation #ClimateAction? Siobhan McQuaid Isobel Fletcher Daniela Rizzi Niak Sian Koh Marianne Zandersen NetworkNature EU Jane Stout