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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Guidelines for conserving connectivity through ecological networks and corridors
READ MOREAIPH announces a Virtual International Horticultural Expo Conference on 30 September
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ICYMI: Our #CitiesWithNature BUZZ November edition
Last month featured: @UNHABITAT's #WorldCitiesReport, @EU_ENV's Green City Accord, @IUCN's #Nature+ Accelerator Fund, @IPBES, @ManCityCouncil, @CityofCT, @COSAGOV, @LACity & more
Read more & subscribe: https://t.co/Zqs6dN06jL
Cities are home to a surprising amount of plant & animal species. How can we restore ecosystems in our cities?
✅Increase green spaces
✅Plant trees
✅Clean up waterways
#AtingNayon
#UmpukanSaNayon
#MakaKalikasangNayon
#GenerationRestoration
"It’s time #ForNature. Making peace with nature is the defining task of the 21st century. It must be the priority for everyone, everywhere...
Next year is the final opportunity to stop the plunder & start healing."
- @antonioguterres, @UN at #WorldLeadersForum
#Biodiversity2020
"Making peace with #nature must be the priority for everyone, everywhere (...) It's time to reset the economy, and to transform it." @antonioguterres
https://t.co/bKDrPSjiKs
#Biodiversity2020 #transformativechange @Columbia #WorldLeadersForum @UN
📣 Call for submissions! 🌏
Help build public awareness of the conservation & sustainable use of #biodiversity — create a slogan for CBD #COP15 in Kunming, China!
You could have your slogan featured internationally & win a Grand Award certificate.
Info:
https://t.co/spmnqMJCGa
Can we afford to make space for nature in our ever more crowded #cities? Faced with overheating, flooding, pollution & the threat of total ecosystem collapse, can we afford not to?
More from @wsp, feat. @PascalMitter, @TimBeatley, @BiophilicCities & more: https://t.co/dLsqlfij4k
Meet the Singaporean using #nature to boost the economy — all while fighting #climatechange.
Conservation scientist @lianpinkoh has returned to tap new areas for growth, to help #Singapore emerge from the Covid-19 crisis stronger & greener.
More: https://t.co/riJ8xNFZU6
#CitiesWithNature are essential to our #mentalhealth, providing opportunities for nature experiences close to home.
DYK that a dose of nature at home, as small as a house plant, could help well-being during #COVID19?
More from @michellecarole on @uwnews: https://t.co/RyMaPQhS1L
This Tuesday, special webinar by @P_Pollinators & @UNDP 🐝
Since 2016, @BESNet_UNDP has been promoting the @IPBES assessment on pollination & food production, with the Trialogues = Science-Policy-Practice approach 🦋
Register on:
https://t.co/buaN71hJhZ
#EUPollinators
On 'ecological urbanism': for a new wave of nature-based design solutions to be successful, a fundamental rethink about how we perceive the physical form cities is needed. #cities #greencities #WorldCitiesDay https://t.co/swGInYAyIA
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CitiesWithNatureQuotes from leaders
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
