Led and authored by the EUKN within the Horizon 2020 project CONEXUS, this deliverable report explores the potential of nature-based solutions (NBS) in cities to localise global sustainability goals like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Supported by seven case studies and city fiches, the report makes a case for linking local NBS indicators to the global framework of the SDGs, highlighting the multifunctionality of NBS to address challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality.

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Localising the Sustainable Development Goals...

Localising the Sustainable Dev...

Localising the Sustainable Development Goals

Exploring the European localisation of the 2030 Agenda, blending policy analysis and practice to contextualise global sustainability agendas’ urban relevance, and their translation to local level.

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Birgit Georgi on… experimenting with Nature-Inclusive Quays (NIQs) in Breda

Birgit Georgi, urban development expert, explores nature-inclusive quays can transform urban waterways into greener and more nature-inclusive areas that welcome local wildlife.

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Greener Cities, Greener Europe – Conference Report...

Greener Cities, Greener Europe...

Greener Cities, Greener Europe – Conference Report

Exploring the Urban Agenda for the EU’s concrete contribution to Europe’s sustainable transition, focusing on its ‘green’ Partnerships.