World Green Infrastructure Network

🌿 New implementation guidelines from WGIN & EFB! 📄Practical guidance to deploy urban green infrastructure, delivering benefits for people, cities & nature. 👉 Download here: insights.wgin.org/eu-policy-guid…

The @EU_Commission published a uniform format for national restoration plans ➡️ bit.ly/43wwMPb We’re proud to have contributed to its development through the EU Expert Group and believe this is a key step in advancing nature-based solutions in our cities. 💪

✍ WGIN’s European Chapter new briefing “Making European Cities More Resilient through Urban Green Infrastructures” is out! It addresses the impacts of extreme weather on cities and how to help prevent them, namely with #greeninfrastructures Read more: bit.ly/3O8iWeo

🌍 WGIN welcomes the approval of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive! #UWWTD 🍃It prioritizes green and blue infrastructures whenever possible to manage stormwater in cities, paving the way for nature-based solutions. 📄Read the Directive: bit.ly/48Cnlje

📝❗️Together with over 60 companies, we call on the EU to uphold its commitment to #nature, #biodiversity, and #climateaction. 🌾WGIN urges the European Commission to reinforce the Green Deal with strong support for business compliance. #WeHadADeal 👉bit.ly/3UAEQuo

📄A new open consultation on the Nature-Positive Economy has been launched! 🌿This initiative by @GoNaturePositive promotes prosperity while protecting our environment. We invite businesses, policymakers, and citizens to share their feedback 👉 bit.ly/4hpkMFk.

⏰ Earlybird registration for CitiesAlive 2024 ends today! 🌿 CitiesAlive is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. The conference will be held in the city of Toronto on 6-9 November 2024. Register here👉 bit.ly/3Yb17QJ More information 👉 bit.ly/4dIyRdO

🏅🌿 The WGIN Awards 2024 for best #greeninfrastructure practices were presented at the World Green Infrastructure Congress! 🔎 Take a look and find more information about the winners and honorable mentions across the six different categories here👉 bit.ly/3ZtEDwp

3️⃣🌿Only three days left until the World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024! #WGIC2024 📍 Where? Auckland, New Zealand Take a look at the full program, speaker lineup, and more details 👉 bit.ly/3AUVVIr

🌍 The World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 is coming up! 🗣 WGIN representatives will cover topics such as Green Infrastructure planning, vertical greening, public policy, and more. 📄 See the full programme here: bit.ly/4fTCPm3

📌 The Circular Cities Summit 2.0 will be held in Dubai on 11-12 September 2024! 🏡 Join to discuss the integration of circular design principles into urban design and planning. Register and find more information here 👉bit.ly/4dnOYxM

📝With the start of the new EU institutions, the WGIN EU Chapter publishes a new briefing reviewing the policy developments for green and blue infrastructure over the past mandate and providing suggestions to accelerate their deployment. 👉Read it here: bit.ly/4dg06wD

🗓️Mark your calendars! EGI day is coming back with its 4th edition on 20 November 2024! With the new EU institutions settling in, we will discuss urban #greeninfrastructure policies and explore ways to unlock their multiple benefits. 🌿 #EGIDay 2024

⏱️ Last days to submit nominations for the WGIN Awards! The deadline to submit is July 15, 2024. 👉 Nominate through the World Green Infrastructure Awards website: wginawards.org

5️⃣ ⏳ Last 5 days to submit nominations for the WGIN Awards! The deadline to submit is July 15, 2024. 👉 Nominate through the World Green Infrastructure Awards website: wginawards.org

📢Last week to submit nominations for the WGIN Awards! 🗓️ The deadline to submit is July 15, 2024. #Nominate now through the official World Green Infrastructure Awards website 👉 wginawards.org

📣 🔟 Only 10 Days left to submit nominations for the WGIN Awards! The deadline to submit is July 15, 2024. Nominate now through the official World Green Infrastructure Awards website 👉 wginawards.org

📌The WGIN Awards deadline for submission is extended until 15 July! 📩 Nominate now through the official World Green Infrastructure Awards website 👉 wginawards.org

💧 The UN warns 50% of the world faces water shortages. ⚠️To preserve water, we need urgent action and political commitment to protect and restore natural spaces. Luigi Petito writes about this in the summer issue of #LivingArchitectureMonitor 👉 bit.ly/4bixRvy

👏 Exciting news! The #NatureRestoration Law has been approved! A huge step towards environmental regeneration, ecosystem restoration, and citizens' well-being. 🌿 We'll keep pushing for a greener future!