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UPSURGE on the Radio Katowice in “Topic for Discussion”
As part of the regular Radio Katowice programme titled “Topic for Discussion,” Anna Starzewska-Sikorska from IETU and Magdalena Biela from the Municipal Greenery Department were invited to participate in a broadcast to discuss nature-based solutions. The conversation particularly focused on the role of these solutions (known as NbS) in urban spaces, public awareness of them,…
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UPSUGE bi-annual project group meeting
Queen’s University Belfast and Belfast City Council hosted a bi-annual project group meeting for the UPSURGE in September 2024. The following video, that was commissioned by Queen’s University Belfast, captures perspectives on the impact of UPSURGE, highlighting progress in implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) in Belfast. It was jointly funded by Belfast City Council and the…
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Katowice CG Meeting
The Katowice Competence Group met in IETU on 11th December 2024. We discussed the monitoring verification, updates of the Operational Plan and activities of the experts. We appreciate the great commitment of our experts and the other people involved in the ambitious plans of the Katowice Place Lab. Great atmosphere, fruitful discussion and huge work…
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Workshops for the authorities and decision makers in Katowice
Katowice Place Lab has started a series of workshops for the local authorities and decision makers. The IETU Partner and Competency Group experts presented main goals and objectives of the UPSURGE project and introduced the concept of NBS in the context of their multifunctionality and role in urban space. The exemplary NBS implementations carried out…
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Healthy Neighborhoods for People and Nature: Stronger Together!
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.…