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#naturebasedsolutions Investing in #Research and #Innovation for #greengrowth in #Europe and beyond. Unofficial account, views are our own.

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Connecting Nature@ConnectingNBS14 Apr 2022
Just a wee taster of some of the fascinating nature-based impact testimonials you'll be hearing about at the #ConnectingNatureSummit in Genk, April 28th and 29th. Join us in-person or online. More info: bit.ly/3p4ksCg #naturebasedsolutions
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European Commission
@EU_Commission4 Mar 2022
We have decided to suspend the cooperation with Russian entities in research, science and innovation: 🔹New contracts and agreements with Russian organisations will not be concluded. 🔹Payments to Russian entities under existing contracts will be suspended. #StandWithUkraine

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UNaLab@UNaLab_EU9 Feb 2022
How can #naturebasedsolutions help us achieve... 🏡 #energy efficient buildings 🌧️ enhanced adaptation to climate change 🐞 restored ecosystems and #biodiversity 💧 improved air and water quality? Find out ⤵️ Full infographic here: bit.ly/3oBXsu1
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Horizon Europe 🇪🇺
@HorizonEU7 Dec 2021
🆕🟢 This Friday 1️⃣0️⃣ December we will talk with many guests, including teachers from around Europe, about learning for sustainability & nature-based solutions! 🌱🇪🇺 Register now! 👉nbs.education.eu #NBSeducation
Scientix (@scientix_eu) profile pictureScientix@scientix_eu7 Dec 2021
Healthy ecosystems provide benefits for both human well-being & biodiversity. 🇪🇺 is taking steps to bring #NBSeducation in schools. Learn from the speakers at 'Let Nature be the Solution' how to achieve this together. Ready to be inspired? 👉nbs-education.eu
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📢We are thrilled to launch Biodiversa+, the EU Biodiversity Partnership funded under @HorizonEU to implement the #EUBiodiversity Strategy for 2030 connecting science, policy & practice🙌 Join NOW to learn about the partnership, funders & policy actors▶️ us06web.zoom.us/j/8249207389…
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UN Biodiversity
@UNBiodiversity2 Nov 2021
"Rich or poor, powerful or powerless, we will all suffer the effects of #ClimateChange & ecosystem destruction." For #COP26, revisit Harrison Ford's speech on why #ClimateChange & #biodiversity loss affect all of us — and why we must act #ForNature now.

Harrison Ford Urges America To Do More To Address Climate Change

'Stop giving power to people who don't believe in science.' — Actor Harrison Ford is warning us to address climate change before it's too late

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UN Biodiversity
@UNBiodiversity20 Sep 2021
"Sustainable food transition implies that we must promote sustainable and healthy diets." Ahead of the UN @FoodSystems Summit on 23 September, @mremae joins @timgbenton and Rebecca Shaw to highlight the need to transform our #FoodSystems. Via @foodtank foodtank.com/news/2021/08/wh…
The Link Between Diet and Biodiversity

The Link Between Diet and Biodiversity

Building a better food system starts and ends with biodiversity.

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EU Joint Research Centre
@EU_JRC29 Aug 2021
The #bioeconomy includes sectors that rely on biological resources. These are #renewable but not necessarily #sustainable. The life cycle assessment methodology helps assess environmental impacts of bio-based products. Discover more europa.eu/!KF44dng #Knowledge4Policy

Life Cycle Assessment to evaluate environmental impacts of Bioeconomy

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UN Biodiversity
@UNBiodiversity29 Aug 2021
From 23 August to 3 September, the Open-ended Working Group meets virtually to advance work on the #post2020 framework. The first draft of the framework is out now, outlining the urgent work we need to do to reduce threats to biodiversity & ecosystems. ➡️cbd.int/post2020
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. 6 Top-Notch Cities That Got Green Infrastructure Right Cities all over the world are keeping the future of the planet in mind and focusing on #greeninfrastructure. #city blueandgreentomorrow.com/fea… #
6 Top-Notch Cities That Got Green Infrastructure Right

6 Top-Notch Cities That Got Green Infrastructure Right

Looking to live in or travel to a city that prioritizes green infrastructure? Pay a visit to one of these six great cities.

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UN Biodiversity
@UNBiodiversity29 Aug 2021
The Open-ended Working Group meets virtually to advance work on the #post2020 framework from 23 August to 3 September. The first draft of this critical framework is out now. Explore its 21 Action Targets for the next decade. Read now ➡️cbd.int/post2020 #ForNature #COP15
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@IPBES22 Oct 2020
"When we talk about #agriculture, we need to place #biodiversity at the very center of policy" 'Important to think about harmful subsidies, e.g. overfishing, fossil fuels & pesticides. It's our entire model & all these drivers that need to be talked about' Dr. Anne Larigauderie
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Congratulations Prof. Hebert ! Looking forward to your intervention at the #RiDaysEU Tuesday 23 September 10:30 CEST research-innovation-days.ec.… #biodiversity @HorizonEurope1
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Our Scientific Director, Prof. Paul Hebert has been awarded the international 2020 MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity: news.uoguelph.ca/2020/08/cbg… He plans to donate the USD 100,000 award to support biodiversity research in developing nations. #Biodiversity2020
CBG Director Receives 2020 MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity

CBG Director Receives 2020 MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity

Prof. Paul Hebert, director of the University of Guelph’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG), has received the MIDORI Prize for his efforts to advance understanding of the species that share our…

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EU Environment
@EU_ENV21 Sep 2020
Nature lost a friend. Georgina Mace has deeply inspired the 🇪🇺 research and policy on biodiversity and ecosystems. Her scientific ideas and excellence will continue to influence how we think about nature. Our thoughts are with her family. nitter.gq/GMMace/status/13079780…
Georgina Mace (@GMMace) profile pictureGeorgina Mace@GMMace21 Sep 2020
We are sad to announce that Georgina Mace passed away over the weekend, surrounded by her family. She was a celebrated scientist, loyal friend, loving sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother. We cherish the time we had with her and know her vital work will be continued.
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World Economic Forum
@wef28 Jul 2020
‘Edible forests’ can fight land clearing and world hunger at the same time bit.ly/2CR7jr5 #ClimateChange #FoodInsecurity
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Subscribe to @OpplaCommunity newsletter for news on #biodiversity research, #naturalcapital #NatureBasedSolutions nitter.gq/opplacommunity/status/…
Oppla (@OpplaCommunity) profile pictureOppla@OpplaCommunity16 Jun 2020
Are you subscribed to our newsletter? Last week we outlined: 1⃣ A consultation on a new #biodiversity partnership 2⃣ A review of language used when dealing with #NatureBasedSolutions 3⃣ The ten #EquatorPrize winners for 2020 Read now: oppla.eu/12-june-2020?pk_cam…
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Capitals Coalition
@CapsCoalition18 Jul 2020
Financial Benefits of Protecting Nature Outweigh Costs Five-to-one: “Protecting nature halts biodiversity loss, helps fight climate change and lessens the chance of future pandemics. This is sound public policy, economically, ecologically and morally.” bit.ly/3hgTG3j
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#NatureBasedSolutions 🌿 appear 🔟 times in the new #EUBiodiversity Strategy for 2030 !!!! 💪🏼 🌳🌲🌿🍁🍄🐝🐞@BiodiversityEU nitter.gq/eu_commission/status/1…
European Commission (@EU_Commission) profile pictureEuropean Commission
@EU_Commission20 May 2020
Replying to @EU_Commission
The new #EUBiodiversity strategy will: 🌍 Establish protected areas for at least 30% of land and sea in Europe 🌳 Restore degraded ecosystems 🌾 Bring economic benefits to local communities, creating sustainable jobs and growth. #EUGreenDeal
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Research & Innovation key driver #EUBiodiversity Strategy ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info…
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Check #EUGreenDeal call area 7 topic on #ecosystems restoration. #publicengagement nitter.gq/euscienceinnov/status/…
EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 (@EUScienceInnov) profile pictureEU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺
@EUScienceInnov21 May 2020
With €1bn, our upcoming #H2020 #EUGreenDeal call will support projects that can show innovative approaches and scale them up in the fields of climate action, energy efficiency, pollution, and more. Complete the surveys & help us shape the content ➡️europa.eu/!Xx49hh
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