Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    “Green placemaking” – Why communication and engagement is key in changing the way we think about urban green spaces

    Many cities around the world are experimenting with engaging residents in green space
    maintenance and at the same time, communicating about the benefits of nature, nudging locals to
    a more pro-environmental behaviour. This is a core theme of the BiodiverCity network as well,
    and the case of Dunaújváros, Hungary highlights the need for resilient, biodiversity-driven green
    space management in the shadow of climate change.

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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  • “Vitamin N” for everyone – Transforming cities’ relationship with nature and the rise of nature-based solutions to tackle the ecological crisis

    Bestseller author Richard Louv defined nature-deficit disorder in his book (Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature, 2016 – where “N” is for “nature”) and launched an international movement to get humans’ connection back to nature, especially in urban areas where this connection has been dramatically lost over the last centuries, as it was painfully, but perfectly showcased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

     

    It is not neglected - it is biodiverse! Field work at a spot designated to as a pilot area of climate adaptive grassland management in Veszprém, Hungary
    It is not neglected - it is biodiverse! Field work at a spot designated to as a pilot area of climate adaptive grassland management in Veszprém, Hungary

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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  • BiodiverCity: Community-based approaches to foster urban biodiversity

    In the bustling cities of our Network, a remarkable initiative called BiodiverCity is taking root. With a vision to harness the power of nature-based solutions, BiodiverCity aims to measure biodiversity and account for the related ecosystem services to design and scale up transformative projects. The partner cities of this URBACT project envision a future where vibrant urban ecosystems and community-driven actions harmoniously coexist.

    Kristof Park Morris

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