As a proud partner of the Nature of Cities Festival 2024, we cordially invite you to be part of an extraordinary three-week event that focuses on the importance and beauty of urban nature. This multifaceted festival offers a wide range of activities both online and in person - from inspiring discussions to collaborative workshops that allow participants from all over the world to actively engage at any time.

The festival will take place in two stages: two weeks of exciting virtual events (15-26 April - accessible in different languages and across different time zones from all over the world), followed by an in-person gathering in Berlin (3-7 June).

We look forward to not only celebrating the importance of urban nature, but also actively contributing to the festival's content. Natalia Burgos will participate as a virtual speaker, while Ewa Iwaszuk and McKenna Davis will welcome the audience in person in Berlin.

Developing policies that work – Berlin | 4 June 2024

Particularly noteworthy is our session on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, from 16:00 to 17:30 in Berlin, which will focus on developing effective policies for nature and people. We cordially invite you to attend. Under the title "Developing policies that work for nature and for people: a co-creation approach", Ewa Iwaszuk, McKenna Davis and Natalia Burgos will address the topic of how appropriate policy frameworks can contribute to the protection of urban nature while delivering societal benefits. The session draws on the Urban Governance Atlas and presents 250 proven policy approaches. We cordially invite all participants to join us in these in-depth discussions and develop strategies for a livable, green and sustainable future of our cities.

Citizen engagement tools for nature-based solutions (CITIES TALK NATURE – Webinar) | 22 April 2024

In addition, we invite you to our special webinar "CITIES TALK NATURE", which will take place on 22 April 2024. The webinar "Citizen engagement tools for nature-based solutions" will focus on tools for citizen participation in the planning and implementation of nature-based solutions. Participants will learn how urban planners and local administrations can incorporate the ideas and needs of residents into their planning. Representatives from the city of Envigado (Colombia) and OPPLA will show how the game Minecraft is used to involve young people in the design of green and blue urban spaces. The city of Portoviejo (Ecuador) will share their experiences from a participatory process in the development of Mamey Park, and our colleagues from YES Innovation will present the "Unlimited Cities DIY" application, which allows anyone to contribute ideas for the public spaces of a neighborhood and share them with other city residents.

Participation around the clock

Thanks to the festival's virtual format, during the first, virtual stage launching on April 15, 2024, you can participate in a variety of events regardless of your time zone. Whether you want to be inspired by talks, take part in interactive workshops or exchange ideas with other nature lovers, the Nature of Cities Festival is a platform that puts diversity and engagement at the forefront.

Registration and access to sessions

To participate in the festival, please register on the event website.