Join us for an insightful discussion on the importance of urban nature and how we can protect and enhance green spaces in our cities. This event brings together leading voices in landscape architecture, conservation, and urban climate action – from ecological restoration and community engagement to pioneering strategies for heat resilience and nature-based solutions in rapidly urbanising cities.
🌿 Diana Culescu – ‘From Nature-Based Solutions to Nature-Based Systems’
Diana will explore the challenges involved in managing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and highlight the progress being made in Romania – particularly through educational programmes aimed at developing the skilled professionals needed to maintain and manage these complex interventions.
🌿 Dan Bărbulescu – ‘Văcărești Nature Park‘
Văcărești Nature Park in Bucharest is the focus of one of the NATALIE Project’s nature-based case studies. The initiative aims to restore a network of temporary ponds using filtered rainwater from a nearby shopping centre—supporting endangered species, enhancing biodiversity, and increasing the park’s resilience to climate change.
🌿 Eugenia Kargbo and Hedda Most – ‘#FreetownTheTreetown’
#FreetownTheTreetown is an ambitious urban reforestation initiative co-designed with local communities to restore tree cover across Sierra Leone’s capital. Spearheaded by Freetown City Council, the project aims to plant, digitally track, and grow 4 million trees by 2028—with 1.2 million already planted. At its heart, the campaign links climate adaptation with community empowerment, exploring innovative funding models to ensure long-term sustainability.
Open to urban planners, environmentalists, policymakers, and anyone passionate about greener, healthier cities!
