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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FEATURED
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
READ MORETWITTER FEED
#CitiesWithNature help us fight #ClimateChange.
People have woken up to the climate emergency. Equally urgent is the threat to #nature – & the issues are linked.
"We need to protect nature to stand any chance of tackling climate chaos" by @CarolineLucas: https://t.co/eYL2VpofCV
And let's not forget the vital connect between #urban communities, #cities & #nature! @CitiesWNature, a community of 100+ cities, including #London, #LA, #Joburg, #Barcelona and many more r leading the way, sharing, learning, reporting on mainstreaming nature together!
Nature is our best ally to fight the #ClimateCrisis.
And nature needs us, urgently.
We need to do more, faster:
- Circular economy
- Nature-based solutions
- Zero pollution
- EU biodiversity
- Green finance
Great panel yesterday at #COP25: "Integrating Biodiversity, Climate and Land Management." The overarching message: protect #biodiversity to combat climate change and improve quality of life.
Read more on the event here: https://t.co/f7oXYWB8EO
#ICLEIatCOP25 #TimeForAction
Join the leading @CitiesWNature family of over 100 #cities learning, sharing, raising ambition, implementing and inspiring together for people & planet...and for effectively addressing #ClimateChange
"Next year is the best opportunity to break the glass-ceiling #COP15 in Kunming will be a Summit for #Nature, a #NewDeal. We have to embrace it to save humanity. #ClimateChange won’t be a risk if we look after Nature." @KobieBrand
Join @CitiesWNature - @COP25CL #TimeForAction
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cover 1/3 of 🌏 land area
host 80% of its biodiversity 🦜🦎🐸
are our best allies against the #ClimateCrisis
Join our International Conference on Forests for #Biodiversity2020 & Climate (Brussels, 4-5 February 2020)
#ForestsEU #EUGreenDeal #COP25
https://t.co/rs6nHTCrJX
We help cities incorporate #InnerForests
How❔By having planning strategies that:
✅Increase #urban forest cover 🌳
✅Use natural infrastructure solutions to solve city challenges 🌇
✅Promote access 🚶🏽♀️to #forests & #nature 🦋 with healthy ecosystems 🌿
#Forests4Future
Why should #cities join #CitiesWithNature? Because @NaturalEngland's survey shows that the public has never been more concerned about #nature.
It was also found that #greenspace (within 300m) has a + influence on mental #wellbeing.
More on @envjournal:
https://t.co/lTl9296OJI
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are, even in cities. #UrbanForests and #JungleParty by @TEDTalks speaker @shubzsharma
https://t.co/ABPoL8NFeD
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.
CitiesWithNaturePARTNERS
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
