Nature and Urban Wellbeing
| Under the auspices of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union | In collaboration with the European Commission | |
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Together with the European Commission and under the auspices of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, ALTER-Net hosted an international conference on Nature-Based Solutions. Relevant to research in many disciplines and communities, to EU policies and to practitioners, 'Nature and Urban Wellbeing' offers rich possibilities to share, learn and connect.
Why Nature-Based Solutions?Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) is a rapidly emerging concept covering a range of approaches which use natural processes and species to address societal challenges. Of particular interest are solutions to problems of ecological quality and human health and wellbeing in urban environments – and their rural hinterlands – as well as reducing their global footprints. Some solutions have existed for a long time, yet there is a growing need for innovative Nature-Based Solutions and for development in deploying and upscaling existing efforts. Such solutions are key to more sustainable and prosperous societies, and are attracting the interest of researchers, developers, governments, businesses and citizens. |
Conference aimsThis interdisciplinary conference addressed key scientific and applied questions, discussed underpinning information, provided new perspectives and develop partnerships. It:
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Programme, talks and postersThe conference was arranged around plenary and parallel sessions and panel discussions. Researchers, decision-makers and practitioners were invited to propose sessions and to offer presentations (talks and posters) in a variety of formats on Nature-Based Solutions in urban settings and beyond. | See more... The programme, abstracts and presentations are available. |
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