Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Anand, Prodyut BhattacharyaYear of publication: 2024 Recent rapid economic and infrastructure growth in India has led to degraded environmental conditions. Congested and densely populated urban areas have seen increased pollution, water pollution, and habitat and biodiversity loss. Urban green spaces (UGSs) are vital for improving such environmental qualities and coping with …
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EventsAn Introduction to CLEARING HOUSE Tools: Improve Your City’s Nature-Based Solutions
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: CLEARINGHOUSE and MetropolisWhere: OnlineDate: 02 February 2024 Join us on the 2nd of February from 9:00-10:30 am CET for a global exploration of Urban Forests as Nature-Based Solutions!The CLEARINGHOUSE project and Metropolis, World Association of the Major Metropolises introduce three innovative tools for municipalities to optimize tree-based initiatives. Info on featured …
Updates from the allianceCALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We need your contribution to EFUF2024
News from the Alliance Author: European Forum of Urban ForestryDate: 23 December 2023 🌳📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We need your contribution to EFUF2024 – The 26th European Forum on Urban Forestry! 🌍🌿from 22 to 24 May 2024, Zagreb (Croatia) Embrace the central focus of “𝑼𝒓𝒃𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍” and share your expertise! Submit your abstract for …
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EventsUrban Forests as Nature-based solutions: a webinar series by CLEARING HOUSE project
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: CLEARING HOUSE project & Metropolis, support from EFUF and SUPERB projectWhere: OnlineDate: 15 November 2023 – 17 November 2023 – 22 November 2023 – 24 November 2023 Based on the thematic guidelines developed by CLEARING HOUSE experts to assist stakeholders across Europe, China, and globally in implementing Urban Forests as Nature-Based …
EventsRe-greening Cities with Nature-Based Solutions in Europe and China
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: CLEARING HOUSE and REGREEN projectsWhere: Le Bouche à Oreille, 11 Rue Félix Hap, 1040 Etterbeek, BelgiumDate: 28 November 2023 – 29 November 2023 Wouldn’t you like to seize an excellent chance to gain deeper insights into two research projects focused on urban forestry, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions? The CLEARING HOUSE …
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PublicationAir pollution tolerance, anticipated performance, and metal accumulation indices of four evergreen tree species in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Saif Shahrukh, Shahid Akhtar Hossain, Muhammad Nurul Huda, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Md. Mominul Islam, Md. Aftab Ali Shaikh, Mohammad Enayet HossainYear of publication: 2023 Trees in urban forests are able to better air quality by removing particulate matter (PM) from the atmosphere through the accumulation of particles on their leaf surfaces. When …
Updates from the allianceBorrowed credentials and surrogate professional societies: A critical analysis of the urban forestry profession
News from the AllianceAuthor: O’Herrin, K., Bassett, C., Day, S., Ries, P. D., & Wiseman, P. E. Date: 02 May 2023 Background: Urban forestry is an emerging profession, yet its professional identity is not clearly defined nor does it have the full complement of support mechanisms commonly expected or needed by professionals. As a result, …
PublicationUnderlying Mechanisms of Urban Green Areas’ Influence on Residents’ Health – A Case Study from Belgrade, Serbia
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Isidora Simović, Jelena Tomićević Dubljević, Oliver Tošković, Maja Vujčić Trkulja and Ivana ŽivojinovićYear of publication: 2023 The positive impacts of urban forests on residents’ health are widely acknowledged. However, the methods used to quantify and demonstrate this relation are still a focus of research. The aim of the paper is to examine the …
EventsGrand Opening of EFI’s Biocities Facility
Events from the AllianceOrganizer: European Forest InstituteWhere: Rome. ItalyDate: 20 April 2023 EFI has opened a new facility in Rome on Biocities: a new vision to rethink our urban environment with the transformative power of trees, forests and wood. EFI will address this topic in partnership with other networks, disciplines and actors willing to place …
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PublicationUrbanites’ perceptions of green spaces and their roles in effective management: a survey-based study from Delhi, India
Publication from the AllianceAuthor: Anand, Prodyut BhattacharyaYear of publication: 2020 In recent decades, Indian cities have experienced massive restructuring, expansion, and redevelopment due to economic, social, and infrastructural changes. Urbanites commonly aspire for a livable city with more trees and green spaces to mitigate the pollution and extreme stress faced in their daily lives. However, …