Stories & Events

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Looking for the most recent developments on how cities are using forests and nature to reach their goals? Discover city stories, new developments, upcoming events, and more below.

Nature for Climate Action

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Keys to Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions Integration into Water Projects

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A river running with trees surrounding it, and a city to the left of the river.

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Natural Infrastructure: A Cost-effective Alternative in the Race to Supply Bogotá with Clean Water

This article was originally posted in Spanish by WRI Mexico. The Guacheneque páramo, where the Bogotá River originates, represe...

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A watershed with the city of Bogota, Colombia in the background.

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Cities4Forests 2022 Year in Review: Unlocking the Power of Nature for Cities

Cities have been called “our greatest invention.” They are centers of innovation, engines of economic development, and laborato...

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Events

August 16 2:00 pm

Advancing Toward Natural Infrastructure: The Case of the Upper Basin of the Bogotá River

August 24 11:00 am

Transforming Water Financing: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future (World Water Week)

August 23 11:00 am

Empowering Water Operators with Innovative Tools for Sustainable Operations (World Water Week)

August 22 6:00 am

SIWI Seminar (2/3): Innovation for Water and Climate (World Water Week)

July 28

How Communities Can Inventory GHG Emissions and Removals from Forests and Trees

In the Press

BMC to set up urban farms at 250 schools; organic veggies to be used in midday meals

Nature for Climate Action

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Climate and Water Risk in Africa: 3 Ways to Scale Up Nature-Based Solutions for a More Resilient Future

At COP27 in Sharm-El Sheik, Egypt, all eyes are on Africa. COP27 has been coined as “Africa’s COP”, not only due to the region’...

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Addressing the Barriers to NBS Adoption for Climate, Water, and Biodiversity: A Workshop to Mainstream Green-Grey Infrastructure Solutions

Thank you for attending our workshop on addressing the barriers to NBS adoption! If you would like to review the slide deck fro...

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