9 case studies: public procurement of #naturebasedsolutions in #European #cities. Findings may help public authorities procure NBS more effectively. 🌿👏🏼op.europa.eu/s/omCW EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 GrowGreen @ConnectingNB ProGIreg UNaLab CLEVER Cities

"When we talk about #agriculture, we need to place #biodiversity at the very center of policy" 'Important to think about harmful subsidies, e.g. overfishing, fossil fuels & pesticides. It's our entire model & all these drivers that need to be talked about' Dr. Anne Larigauderie

Proudly supported by EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 ! #naturebasedsolutions 🐝🦋🌼Biodiversity EU Research and Innovation

. 6 Top-Notch Cities That Got Green Infrastructure Right Cities all over the world are keeping the future of the planet in mind and focusing on #greeninfrastructure. #city blueandgreentomorrow.com/features/6-top… #

From 23 August to 3 September, the Open-ended Working Group meets virtually to advance work on the #post2020 framework. The first draft of the framework is out now, outlining the urgent work we need to do to reduce threats to biodiversity & ecosystems. ➡️cbd.int/post2020

The Open-ended Working Group meets virtually to advance work on the #post2020 framework from 23 August to 3 September. The first draft of this critical framework is out now. Explore its 21 Action Targets for the next decade. Read now ➡️cbd.int/post2020 #ForNature #COP15

The #bioeconomy includes sectors that rely on biological resources. These are #renewable but not necessarily #sustainable. The life cycle assessment methodology helps assess environmental impacts of bio-based products. Discover more europa.eu/!KF44dng #Knowledge4Policy

"Sustainable food transition implies that we must promote sustainable and healthy diets." Ahead of the UN UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Summit on 23 September, Elizabeth M. Mrema joins Tim Benton and Rebecca Shaw to highlight the need to transform our #FoodSystems. Via Food Tank foodtank.com/news/2021/08/w…

Proud of Biodiversa+ , the first European Partnership!!!

"Rich or poor, powerful or powerless, we will all suffer the effects of #ClimateChange & ecosystem destruction." For #COP26, revisit Harrison Ford's speech on why #ClimateChange & #biodiversity loss affect all of us — and why we must act #ForNature now.

📢We are thrilled to launch Biodiversa+, the EU Biodiversity Partnership funded under Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 to implement the #EUBiodiversity Strategy for 2030 connecting science, policy & practice🙌 Join NOW to learn about the partnership, funders & policy actors▶️ us06web.zoom.us/j/82492073897?…

🆕🟢 This Friday 1️⃣0️⃣ December we will talk with many guests, including teachers from around Europe, about learning for sustainability & nature-based solutions! 🌱🇪🇺 Register now! 👉nbs.education.eu #NBSeducation

From global to local, from teacher to student, the power of nature-based solutions comes through collective efforts. EU experts and teachers will show this Friday how we will make this happen. 👉 10 December, 9:30-16:30 CET 👉 Register nbs-education.eu #NBSeducation

Looking forward to the #NBSeducation Award Ceremony. Webstreamed live on Friday 10 Dec in six languages! Register now nbs-education.eu

Watch the award ceremony live in 6 languages today, and celebrate NBS with teachers, schools and experts! webcast.ec.europa.eu/award-ceremony…

How can #naturebasedsolutions help us achieve... 🏡 #energy efficient buildings 🌧️ enhanced adaptation to climate change 🐞 restored ecosystems and #biodiversity 💧 improved air and water quality? Find out ⤵️ Full infographic here: bit.ly/3oBXsu1

We have decided to suspend the cooperation with Russian entities in research, science and innovation: 🔹New contracts and agreements with Russian organisations will not be concluded. 🔹Payments to Russian entities under existing contracts will be suspended. #StandWithUkraine

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Just a wee taster of some of the fascinating nature-based impact testimonials you'll be hearing about at the #ConnectingNatureSummit in Genk, April 28th and 29th. Join us in-person or online. More info: bit.ly/3p4ksCg #naturebasedsolutions

Let’s make every day a #DawnChorusDay + enjoy the Dusk Bird Chorus too, wherever you are!!! 🐦 🎶