Dr Nidhi Nagabhatla, co-lead of SWG 5, co-convened Session 5: The Role of Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Water Management in a Circular Economy (4 June 2020 at the Dresden Nexus Conference organised by UNU FLORES, Germany ). Close to 100 people attended the session that illustrated concepts and cases of green infrastructure for water management, showcased technical and governance criteria that should be considered during the implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. [Read more…] about The Role of Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Water Management in a Circular Economy
3rd ESP Europe Conference postponed to spring 2021
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and after careful consideration, the Conference Organising Committee, in close consultation with the ESP Steering Committee, has decided to postpone the 3rd ESP Europe Conference to 10-13 May 2021. This decision was taken to ensure that everyone can travel and participate safely. [Read more…] about 3rd ESP Europe Conference postponed to spring 2021
Statement on Injustice, Violence and Discrimination
ESP stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. As a global partnership we are committed to an inclusive and diverse community and are strongly against any form of discrimination. Social equity and justice are vital for achieving a sustainable world and a healthy environment for all and we wholeheartedly support this statement.
Finalists for 2020 European Natura 2000 Award
The European Commission has announced the finalists of the 2020 European Natura 2000 Award, and anyone can vote for their favorite project.
All 27 finalists are being considered for one of the five category Awards. Check out all the finalists on the European Commission website. The finalist who receives the highest number of votes will receive the EU Citizens’ Award.
Voting remains open until 15 September 2020.
You can find all the finalists and cast your vote here.
World Biodiversity Day 2020 will be celebrated online
On 22 May 2020 (coming Friday) we celebrate the Interational Day for Biological Diversity, kicking off the World Biodiversity Week. The International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 has the theme ‘Our Solutions are in Nature’ and for the first time will be celebrated through an online-only campaign.
What is happening this week?
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