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on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 18:22
General Information
Resolution
43973
IUCN Constituent
Headquarters
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered
Geographic scope
European Union (EU)
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
72CE514B-B8A3-E011-96D3-002655853524
IUCN Commissions
4BCB792B-8114-E211-8DEB-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
URBIS - Urban Biosphere Initiative, URBIO - Network for Urban Biodiversity and Design, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm, Berlin, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Salzburg, European Commission
II. Implementation
Challenges / obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution
Lack of financial funds
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
Both the European Commission and European Foundations will be approached to mobilise funding for strengthening the engagement of local and regional governments
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Effective conservation cannot be confined to remote and pristine natural areas, but should take a holistic view and include all relevant actors. Many decisions which affect biodiversity are taken at the local and subnational level. These levels of government are often responsible for significant tracts of nature and play an important role in achieving the national and international biodiversity targets.
The growing urban population has a large impact on biodiversity, but at the same time represents opportunities for connecting people with nature. The services biodiversity and ecosystem services provide to cities and urbanized regions are essential for citizen’s quality of life and can provide solutions for challenges such as water and energy supply, air pollution, natural disasters and climate change.
The IUCN European Regional Office will continue to strengthen the network to engage subnational governments in working towards upscaling nature-based solutions.
The growing urban population has a large impact on biodiversity, but at the same time represents opportunities for connecting people with nature. The services biodiversity and ecosystem services provide to cities and urbanized regions are essential for citizen’s quality of life and can provide solutions for challenges such as water and energy supply, air pollution, natural disasters and climate change.
The IUCN European Regional Office will continue to strengthen the network to engage subnational governments in working towards upscaling nature-based solutions.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description
• Provide expertise, guidance, best practices and examples to integrate nature’s values in urban and regional planning and promote the implementation of nature-based solutions for local and regional governments
Future action / activity
Fundraising
Description
•In partnership with a selected group of cities, local or regional governments, demonstrate the potential of nature-based solutions, especially in cooperation with the European Commission, DG Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 programme which will invest in nature-based solutions
Future action / activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description
• Assessment of the benefits of ecosystem services at local and regional level can improve decision-making and strengthen investment in nature-based solutions
III. Additional Information
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Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat