An exciting new initiative dedicated to regional governments and their nature work is being launched today at Daring Cities 2021, the global virtual forum for urban leaders taking on the climate emergency. RegionsWithNature will be a dynamic online space where regional governments and their partners can connect, demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity goals, and access resources to […]
READ MORELocal Government Biodiversity Learning Network
Biodiversity management practitioners from local and national government in South Africa will be sharing their experiences at a virtual forum on 22 September 2021. This learning event is hosted by the Local Government Biodiversity Learning Network, an initiative of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the South African […]
READ MORECitiesWithNature partners at World Conservation Congress
Stefania Romano, Global Coordinator for Recruitment and Advocacy at CitiesWithNature, writes from Marseille. Thousands of people are connecting to Marseille in France this week to discuss how humanity shares the planet with our fellow living beings. The IUCN World Conservation Congress is gathering experts, governments and non-government voices from over 160 countries to make vital […]
READ MORECatch the BUZZ September Edition
Vertical gardens of the Provenza Arriba residential apartment block in Medellin, designed by ALH Taller. Happy children, ecomimicry, Medellin, wetlands and the 2030 biodiversity goals. What do all these things have in common? They feature in the latest edition of the CitiesWithNature Buzz, of course! Don’t miss the latest roundup of urban nature news, opportunities […]
READ MOREAIPH World Green City Awards
AIPH, the International Association of Horticultural Producers and the world’s champion for the power of plants proudly presents the AIPH World Green City Awards, which recently opened for entries for the 2022 inaugural edition. AIPH invites all cities, large and small, to showcase their ambitious actions by entering the 2022 edition of the AIPH World Green City […]
READ MOREUrbanByNature webinar series explores NbS in China
UrbanByNature webinar series explores Nature-based Solutions in China On 18 August, UrbanByNature China will host a webinar exploring the enabling conditions and barriers to implementing nature-based solutions, featuring experts from China and the Connecting Nature and CLEVER Cities initiatives. Speakers will include: Stuart Connop, Senior Research Fellow, Sustainability Research Institute, University of East London, UK Nian She, Tsinghua University […]
READ MORE8 80 Cities Partners with CitiesWithNature to Make Cities Greener
We are happy to share that 8 80 Cities is now collaborating with CitiesWithNature to make cities around the world greener, healthier and happier places for young and old. CitiesWithNature is a unique initiative that recognizes and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world. It provides a shared platform […]
READ MOREAustralia holds first event of webinar series on CitiesWithNature
CitiesWithNature is in the spotlight in Australia, where ICLEI Oceania kicked off its new CitiesWithNature webinar series on 14 July with a session targeted at Elected Members of city councils. It aimed to raise councillors’ awareness of the importance of embedding Nature and Biodiversity in all city plans to boost the health and liveability […]
READ MOREGet the tools and resources you need on CitiesWithNature!
We just launched the Tools and Resources Hub. This new functionality on the CitiesWithNature platform offers a wide range of reliable resources and cutting-edge tools on biodiversity, nature-based solutions, ecosystem restoration, and more. Local and subnational governments signed up to CitiesWithNature have access to all functions of this database, but anyone can browse, learn and […]
READ MOREThe new Tools and Resources Hub on CitiesWithNature
Introduction What is the Tools and Resources Hub? The Tools and Resources Hub is now live on the CitiesWithNature website. We are excited to share that the Tools and Resources Hub of CitiesWithNature was launched early July! This new functionality on the CitiesWithNature platform offers a wide range of reliable resources and cutting-edge tools on […]
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