On November 20, a highly engaging meeting was held by Collectief Natuurinclusief at De Faam in Breda, with Coen de Nijs and Judith Römer as invited participants. During the session, we explored how we can transform neighborhoods into green, healthy living environments. Under the guidance of Collectief Natuurinclusief, representatives from GGZ, RIVM, and various municipalities shared valuable insights.…

The UPSURGE Partners Instytut Ekologii Terenów Uprzemysłowionych and Katowice from Poland, presented the project during Katowice’s Climate Week. The event, held at IETU, was attended by a large number of people, most of whom were high school students, representatives of different public institutions, councillors and citizens interested in urban problems resulting from climate change. Experts…

Proud to share that Breda has earned 4th place in the NK Tegelwippen (= removing tiles) 2024, a national competition that highlights sustainable and green urban development. With 322245 tiles removed, our community has taken a significant step towards making Breda healthier, greener, and climate-adaptive. Every tile replaced with green space not only improves the environment…

On 6th and 7th November 2024 we met in Patras with the practitioners from the Municipality of Patras. Our goal was to validate services for the EU Regenerative Urban Lighthouse — a consultancy service framework designed to support cities embarking on green regeneration initiatives. This framework leverages insights and results from the UPSURGE project, guiding…

On Friday, October 25, members of the Competency Group at our Maribor demo site enjoyed a unique meeting outdoors, connecting with nature and each other. This time, the gathering took place at Pekrski Creek, where 216 new trees and shrubs have been planted this year as part of the Upsurge project. Equipped with wearable sensors,…