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    Testing Action Wildflower ID Swatch in Limerick

    Yellow flowers in a field Description automatically generatedFind below one excellent example about a real action: 

    "our rationale for this testing action to create something unique to Limerick to assist LCCC staff and the public identify and record 25 species

    András Merza

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  • Articles

    Have you ever tried beehive therapy? Have you ever met a biodiversity officer?

    In this edition, we dive into the transformative work of Local Authority Biodiversity Officers in Ireland, explore urban beekeeping as a tool for engagement, and discover how public parks can evolve

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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  • How Did Biodiversity Become a Core Organising Principle of Urban Development in Guimarães, Europe’s Green Capital 2026?

    Urban biodiversity is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of sustainable city development. As cities continue to expand, the preservation and integration of biodiversity within urban landscapes

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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  • Biodivercity at the Inclusion4Schools Final Event

    As part of the BiodiverCity URBACT project, the Municipality of Vratsa participated in the final event of the Inclusion4Schools Horizon 2020 project, sharing their expertise in co-design and co

    András Merza

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  • How can we maximalise conditions to get the full potential of exchange and learning?

    Thinking about “evergreen” challenges at the mid-term of the BiodiverCity network 

    “Very enriching experience for our municipality”. “The significant guidance provided by the URBACT Secretariat is very

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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  • Empowering Cities for Climate Resilience: The Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt)

    In a world increasingly grappling with the challenges of climate change, European cities are turning to innovative solutions to adapt and thrive. The Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt) is at

    András Merza

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  • Have you heard about the Berlin Urban Nature Pact?

    Joining this new initiative to promote biodiversity in your city is perhaps the best New Year's Resolution your municipality should do…

     

    The Berlin Urban Nature Pact is an alliance of cities to

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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  • NATIONAL WORKSHOP UNDER THE URBACT PROGRAMME in VRATSA

    In the period 18-20.11.2024 Kazanlak municipality hosted the National Workshop under the URBACT Programme. 

    Representatives of the municipalities of Vratsa, Varna, Dobrich, Gabrovo, Razlog, Stolichna

    András Merza

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