Welcome to CitiesWithNature
Now, more than ever, there is a need to unite and embrace nature, reconnect communities with nature, become CitiesWithNature!
Become part of this unique initiative that recognizes and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world.
It provides a shared platform for cities and their partners to engage and connect, working with shared commitment towards a more sustainable urban world.
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This World Cities Day, CitiesWithNature celebrates 100 Pioneer Cities having joined the initiative
LATEST UPDATES
New protocol equips US communities to include benefits of trees within climate action plans
READ MOREMontréal Mayor Valérie Plante appointed ICLEI Global Ambassador for Local Biodiversity
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#CitiesWithNature #LeadingTheWay for #nature in #cities.
In #Quito, the municipality is combining food & job security with #urbangreening: From #farming on roof terraces to urban #gardens.
More info on @dw_environment:
https://t.co/mdF8Xb1bBB @ICLEI_SAMS @ruaf @ambientequito
#CitiesWithNature #LeadingTheWay for #nature in #cities.
#GreenUp #Orlando encourages citizens to plant urban #trees to beautify their neighborhoods & raise public awareness & pride in #TheCityBeautiful.
More on @citybeautiful: https://t.co/dgl0As5zdt @ICLEI_USA @urbangreenUP
On this year’s #WorldCitiesDay, London became the 100 pioneer city on @CitiesWNature joining the ranks of #cities such as Montreal and Dar Es Salaam are leading the way in mainstreaming nature-based solutions and #biodiversity preservation in urban spaces https://t.co/sXviyip59q
#CitiesWithNature #LeadingTheWay for #nature in #cities.
A snapshot of Malmö as a #BiodiverCity: The city has 30+ multifuntional green & blue #NatureBasedSolutions.
More on @naturvation, feat. @ICLEI, @durham_uni, @nlenvironagency & more:
https://t.co/4g34m6qoOS @ICLEI_Europe
New research 📒 strengthens the link between #biodiversity & #mentalhealth.
Exposure to biodiverse soil is found to improve our mental health by changing the composition of our gut bacteria, reducing anxiety levels.
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Biodiversity may benefit mental health by affecting gut bacteria
New research in mice shows that exposure to biodiverse soil raises levels of a beneficial gut bacterium and correlates with reduction in anxiety.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
#CitiesWithNature #LeadingTheWay on mainstreaming #nature in #cities.
The City of #Holland Michigan plants 200,000+ #tulips every fall, beautifying the city for their residents every year.
More about @CityofHolland's @Tulip_Time festival: https://t.co/1yrbUiXFF6 #TulipTime
Together with @UFZ_de, IUCN Member @ICLEI has developed a tool for rapidly appraising urban natural assets regardless of complexities and data gaps. Find out more in @treadbrightly's blog for the #IUCNCongress website.
https://t.co/xOv31xQ2pI
Great to count @nature_org
as founding partner in @CitiesWNature where #cities connect, share, learn, commit and report on working, planning & living WITH nature & where TNC Water Toolkit is accessible.
Biodiversity: Nature by Another Name via @nature_org
Biodiversity: Nature by Another Name
Nature underpins every aspect of human existence—and it is in crisis
www.nature.org
On #WorldTownPlanningDay, we celebrate urban planners from #cities around the world who are working to mainstream #NatureBasedSolutions & reconnect urban communities with #nature!
Visit our website for examples from #CitiesWithNature around the world: https://t.co/na0SvUdzK1
#CitiesWithNature #LeadingTheWay for #nature in #cities.
For Arbor Month 2019, themed Forests & #SustainableCities,
#Tswhane invited communities, schools & individuals to request indigenous urban trees.
More on @CityTshwane:
https://t.co/n5xRWzTNbb @Cities4Forests @ICLEIAfrica
CitiesWithNatureQuotes from leaders
Pascal Mittermaier, Global Managing Director for Cities at The Nature Conservancy
Nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a critical piece of the solution as cities grow and face the impacts of a changing climate. Giving municipal leaders the tools they need to make the case for nature in their communities will help make cities greener, more resilient, truly thriving places for all of us.
Gino Van Begin, ICLEI Secretary General
CitiesWithNature was developed out of a fundamental need by cities and provides a powerful global platform to connect them and other subnational governments with each other, their communities and experts to inspire and learn from one another on their shared journey to integrate nature into cities in a way that benefits both people and nature.
Dr. Lena Chan, Senior Director, International Biodiversity Conservation Division at National Parks Board, Singapore
Biodiversity is essential for human survival. Since more than 50% of the human population live in cities now, we must ensure that biodiversity thrives in cities – for our own good!
Jonathan Hughes, Global Councillor, IUCN & Chief Executive, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Whilst the case for nature-based solutions has been thoroughly made, we remain a long way short of mainstreaming green design at all scales in urban ecosystems. The IUCN Urban Nature Alliance looks forward to working with ICLEI and CitiesWithNature in ensuring nature-based solutions become the new normal for cities across the world in the next decade.
Dr. Cathy Oke, First Vice President of ICLEI and Councillor for the City of Melbourne
Now, more than ever, we need to reconnect with nature, to plan, build and manage our cities with nature! ICLEI and its partners are proud to present this shared global ambition, which aims to enable a growing number of cities and partners to come on board and collaborate.
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CitiesWithNature is brought to you by founding partners ICLEI, TNC and IUCN, along with supporting bodies such as the CBD and other international partners.
Contact us today if your organization would like to become a partner
