Urban Lunch Talk #34 – Reimagining the Relationship Between Businesses, Cities, and Biodiversity

21 November | 12:00-13:00 (CET) | Online (Zoom)  

Rethinking urban interventions to preserve and enhance biodiversity in cities can support mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and improve ecosystem health. In this webinar, experts reveal alternative views and ways of working with biodiversity and nature-based solutions.

A shift in architecture and design practices, as well as the exploration of nature-based solutions (NBS) to address different urban challenges, could mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization on biodiversity. However, how can the cities and businesses effectively support projects enhancing biodiversity and using nature-based solutions?   

In this webinar experts will discuss alternative ways of working with biodiversity in cities. We will explore why these alternatives have emerged and what benefits they might bring. 

Panel guests

    • Daniela Rizzi, Senior Expert for Nature-based Solutions and Biodiversity, ICLEI
    • Tessa Armour, Urban Sustainability Specialist, City of Espoo, Finland
    • Tove Hägglund, Biodiversity Business Director, Ecogain
    • António Ferreira, Coordinator Professor, Agrarian School of Coimbra (ESAC)

Moderator

Ana Calvo, Communications Officer at Driving Urban Transitions Partnership

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Urban Lunch Talk webinar series

This Urban Lunch Talk is part of a webinar series to discuss and synthesise cross-cutting research and innovation, with diverse stakeholders across Europe and beyond. By facilitating conversations among various stakeholders, we aim to inspire collaborative efforts and practical solutions that can drive sustainable transitions in urban policies and practices. The webinar is designed to be more of a listening experience, allowing you to enjoy your lunch or take a walk at the same time. The Urban Lunch Talk is live recorded on Zoom, and later published for the Driving Urban Transitions YouTube channel.

Find the latest episodes on the DUT YouTube channel. Previous episodes can be found on the JPI Urban Europe YouTube channel.