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The EU Nature Restoration Law: A Bold Step Forward, but Are We Ready?

In a world where climate urgency and biodiversity loss are no longer distant concerns but pressing realities, the European Union has taken a pivotal leap with its Nature Restoration Law. Designed to reverse decades of environmental degradation, this landmark legislation could set a global standard for restoring ecosystems and combating climate change. But with bold ambition comes significant challenges.

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 the forefront of these efforts, providing robust support for urban areas to achieve climate resilience.

Launched under the EU’s Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, MIP4Adapt is a comprehensive initiative designed to assist cities and regions in becoming climate-resilient by 2030. This platform offers tailored guidance, tools, and resources, enabling municipalities to effectively address climate-related risks such as heatwaves, floods, and water scarcity.

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 implement global biodiversity goals locally. Signatory cities will implement targeted and visible actions, projects, and processes by 2030. Watch their short video here.

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 and Kazanlak exchanged experiences and worked together through a series of truly interactive modules on the finalization of joint action plans - the final result of the municipalities' participation in the interesting European networks BiodiverCity, Cities after dark, CSG, Re-Gen, Metacity, S.M.ALL, Archethics.

What is The Loss and Damage Fund ?

In a milestone achievement at COP29, the Loss and Damage Fund has been fully operationalised, marking a significant victory for developing nations, particularly small island states, least developed countries, and African nations. This aligns with the priorities of Azerbaijan’s President, Mr Ilham Aliyev, who has championed addressing the devastating impacts of climate change during Azerbaijan's COP29 Presidency.

Climate-adaptive grassland management in urban environments

Veszprém (HU), the “City of Queens” (ca. 56.000 inhabitants), as it is often called due to its role in Hungarian history, is located between the famous Lake Balaton and the karst area of Bakony Hills, its territory is both part of the Bakony-Balaton UNESCO Geopark and the Balaton-upland National Park. Veszprém was the European Capital of Culture in 2023 together with its hinterland (Veszprém-Balaton-Bakony region), highlighting the city’s integral connection to surrounding landscapes.