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December 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM Network 2023 Highlights
It’s been a busy year for the RECLAIM Network Plus.
Here are a few of the main highlights:
Funded 9 GBGI Research Projects More details
Funded 7 Data Synthesis Reviews More details
Funded and delivered 5 Workshops More details
Delivered 20 Webinars as part of the Webinar Series More details
Conference - First Engagement Event See highlights video below
Research Project Blog
LivGBGI Project
This RECLAIM funded LivGBGI project stands for “Living Lab Demonstration of GBGI’s Multiple Co-Benefits for Multi-Hazard Risk Reduction”.
Led by teams from the University of Surrey and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). Its objective is to gather evidence for the direct benefits of Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure (GBGI) for heatwaves and co-benefits for managing drought and flood risks, noise pollution and associated human health impairments.
Read more about this project here
Can you help?
A RECLAIM funded project by University of Gloucestershire are looking for professionals (planning, ecology, parks and open spaces, highways, housing, urban design, landscape, conservation etc) working in UK Local Authorities to complete a survey about urban rewilding.
Click here for survey :-
Local Authority Questionnaire on Urban Rewilding (onlinesurveys.ac.uk)
Webinar Series
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #20 - Revitalising Waterways and the LIVGBGI project
We are pleased to announce Webinar #20 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 10th January 2024 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #19 - Landscape conservation in Chile & green walls in Primary schools
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #19. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
iPACT Webinar 3 - Coastwise
Listen to Sophie Day from North Norfolk District Council and the University of East Anglia discuss the Coastwise project on the latest iPACT webinar here: Coastwise webinar recording – IPACT
Add NEW Resources
An opportunity for you to submit your work relating to green and blue infrastructure via the new resource page on the RECLAIM website so others can read & benefit from your research.
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 547 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
X
Our X page currently has 525 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 606 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
BEST WISHES FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR RECLAIM NETWORK MEMBERS!
News of our Conference in 2024.
Updates from our funded Urban and Greenspace and People projects
GBGI Database news
PLUS lots more
November 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
Urban Greenspace and People Call - Update
We received an overwhelmingly positive response to our recent Urban Greenspace and People call. Thank you to all of you that applied. The RECLAIM team enjoyed reading through some really interesting GBGI proposals. The RECLAIM Team will be in touch with everyone that applied very shortly.
Data Synthesis Reviews - Update
Following a successful Horizon Scanning Workshop the RECLAIM Network Plus team have now built author teams for a series of data synthesis reviews on the ability of green-blue-grey infrastructure to deliver a suite of ecosystem services. Thank you to those members who have offered to contribute/lead on these reviews.
The 7 topics are as follows:-
Water Flow & Quality Mitigation
Air pollution removal
Urban Cooling
Noise Mitigation
Biodiversity
Carbon stocks & sequestration
Health & Wellbeing
We are still in the early stages of conducting these reviews. If you would still like to contribute to one or more of the reviews please contact the RECLAIM team at info@reclaim-network.org to register your interest.
*Our new Brochure is here*
The RECLAIM Network Plus is delighted to unveil its new brochure featuring information about activities, the team and opportunities to connect.
You can download the full brochure by clicking below
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #7
We are pleased to announce Webinar #7 of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 07 December 2022 12:30-13:30 BST.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly by clicking below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #6
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend webinar #6. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Network Plus Employment Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a part time Project Officer role to join the Global Centre for Clean Air (GCARE) Team hosted at the University of Surrey. This person will be responsible for managing a portfolio of GBGI projects including the RECLAIM Network Plus.
Meet the RECLAIM Network Plus Team
Dr Shelagh Malham is a Co-PI for RECLAIM Network Plus.
Shelagh is a reader in Marine Biology, and Director of Research, in the School of Ocean Sciences. She completed her BSc (Jt. Hons. Marine Biology and Zoology) and PhD in Octopus immunology at Bangor University. Following a Marie Curie fellowship (on oyster immune function) in Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) station in Roscoff, France and a Return Marie Curie (immunology and genetics of oysters). She was made a Research Lecturer in 2007 and a Senior Research Fellow in 2015, director of research in 2021.
To find out more about members and partners of the RECLAIM Network team please click below or to get in touch email
info@reclaim-network.org
RECLAIM Network Plus Member Update
We have at present 409 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Other Job Opportunities
PDRA position in Air Quality and Green Infrastructure at Cranfield University
Click here for more info and to apply
PHD opportunities at the University of Surrey
PhD Position: A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces
PhD Position: Lung-deposited surface area deposition of airborne nanoparticles in different environments
Website
Our website lists all the network activities. To view the RECLAIM website click here
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page currently has 145 members. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network Plus group here
Our Twitter page currently has 375 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel provides recordings of past RECLAIM Network events, including our webinar series. To view click here
What’s next?
Announcement of the awardees for our recent Urban Greenspace and People call
Further update on the progress of our 7 Data Synthesis reviews.
We are also currently in the process of building a Members Directory and Resource page for to the RECLAIM website. More info to follow shortly.
October 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
NEW!
Workshop Call
This re-opened call invites applications to host a one-day ‘Workshop’ organised around practical Green-Blue-Grey-Infrastructure (GBGI). For more details and to apply click here.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
30TH NOVEMBER 2023
RECLAIM Network Conference Highlights
Funded Research Blog & Press Release
How SUPER cool are our parks?
This RECLAIM funded research project is led by Dr Jim Parker from Leeds Beckett University. The team is studying urban parks and their cooling benefits as well as the positive impacts they have on local residents and workers.
For their latest project blog, click here
Clean Air Gardens
The team at the University of East London led by Karina Corada are exploring whether your front garden can protect you from air pollution. This latest PR article provides a further update on their research project.
For more details, click here
Webinars
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #18 - Green urban legislation in the US & digital tool to support green infrastructures.
We are pleased to announce Webinar #18 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 01 November 2023 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #17 - UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #17. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
Workshop -
University of Plymouth
This RECLAIM funded workshop earlier this month brought together a multi-disciplinary and cross-sectorial working group to share knowledge and expertise on how GBGI can integrate natural and human capital to assess a suite of wellbeing benefits to people.
For more details, click here
Events
Communicate 2023: Together for Nature
40 sessions taking place online, hybrid and live in Bristol, London & Manchester
Register your place here
iPACT Webinar 2 - Mapping Port City Territories
7th November 12.30-13.30pm
Register here
Add NEW Resources
An opportunity for you to submit your work relating to green and blue infrastructure via the new resource page on the RECLAIM website so others can read & benefit from your research. Current Resources List
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 536 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
X
Our X page currently has 513 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 573 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
Updates from our funded Urban and Greenspace and People projects
Updates following our funded Workshops
GBGI Database news
PLUS lots more.
Sept 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
For the September 2023 Newsletter please CLICK HERE
August 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM Network Conference
11th September 2023
Your last chance to SIGN UP!
Come meet fellow Green-Blue enthusiasts and specialists at our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Along with the opportunity to network, discover more about RECLAIM and its funded research, you will have the opportunity to join workshops led by local artists to create a mini sculptural habitat.
RECLAIM Network Conference
AGENDA
Your last chance to SIGN UP!
You will hear updates from Universities including Bath, London Imperial, Warwick, Surrey and West England plus many more. Organisations such as UKCEH and the Natural History Consortium as well as engagement from Councils including Surrey, Newport, Southend and Rugby.
Urban Green Space and People Project Blog -
Bangor University
The research team from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Bangor University have been working in partnership with Denbighshire County Council to model the benefits of existing and planned green infrastructure (GI) in Rhyl, and assess the community’s perceptions of these environmental changes.
Read more about this project here
WORKSHOP -
What has Green-blue grey infrastructure (GBGI) ever done for us?
5th October - 10am to 5pm
University of Plymouth Marine Station
This workshop will bring together a multi-disciplinary and cross-sectorial working group to share knowledge and expertise to generate the first synthetic review of how GBGI can integrate natural and human capital to assess a suite of wellbeing benefits to people.
For more on this workshop, please email louise.firth@plymouth.ac.uk
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #16 - Utilising GBGI and Sustainable Development
We are pleased to announce Webinar #16 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 06 September 2023 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #15 - Improving Cities
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #15. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
WORKSHOP - RECLAIMING THE CANALS
A participatory photography workshop on Digbeth’s industrial landscapes
Friday 13th October 9am-13.30pm
Part of the research project titled: “Understanding the value and significance of the Green, Blue and Grey infrastructure of the canals and canal sides in Digbeth, Birmingham”, led by Dr Miguel Hincapié at Birmingham City University.
For more information and registration: RECLAIM Network Workshop on Canals Infrastructure in Digbeth, Birmingham Tickets, Fri 13 Oct 2023 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
Add NEW Resources
An opportunity for you to submit your work relating to green and blue infrastructure via the new resource page on the RECLAIM website so others can read & benefit from your research. Current Resources List
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 522 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 479 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 520 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
Highlights of our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference
More update blogs from our Urban and Greenspace and People projects
More on our upcoming Workshops
News on our GBGI Database
PLUS lots more.
July 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM Network Conference
11th September 2023
Come meet fellow Green-Blue enthusiasts and specialists at our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Along with the opportunity to network, discover more about RECLAIM and its funded research, you will have the opportunity to join workshops led by local artists to create a mini sculptural habitat.
Knowledge Exchange Visit -
Spelthorne Borough Council
Andrea Berardi recently completed a RECLAIM funded secondment at Spelthorne Borough Council in Surrey, UK with the aim of engaging the wider community in the borough to establish a strong GBGI baseline for assessing the impacts of emerging developments, including Heathrow expansion and the River Thames scheme.
Read all about Andrea’s experience in his blog post here and video below
Urban Green Space and People Project Blog -
Mapping the Relationship between GBGI and Quality of Life
This inter-disciplinary project led by a research team based at the University of the West of England is funded by the RECLAIM Network Plus. The project aims to explore the benefits of green, blue and grey infrastructure for reducing inequalities in quality of life.
Read more about this project here
Synthesis Reviews Workshop
An exciting step in our Data Synthesis Reviews on the performance of urban GBGI, the review leads and members of the RECLAIM Network Plus team met in person at UKCEH in Bangor on the 26th June 2023.
For more on this Workshop click here
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #15 - Improving Life in Cities
We are pleased to announce Webinar #15 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 02 August 2023 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #14 - Cardiff Council's actions against Climate Change
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #14. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
ADD New Resources
An opportunity for you to submit your work relating to green and blue infrastructure via the new resource page on the RECLAIM website so others can read & benefit from your research. Current Resources List
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
Habitat Project -
RHS Hampton
RECLAIM Network have sponsored 2 sculptures as part of the Surrey Hills Arts Urban Green Habitat Project. They featured their work at the festival at RHS Hampton earlier this month. Click here for more details.
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 516 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 477 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 495 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
More blogs from our funded Urban Green Space and People projects
Update on our upcoming GBGI Database
More info on our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference - 11th September 2023
PLUS lots more.
June 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM Network Plus Conference
11th September 2023
Come meet fellow Green-Blue enthusiasts and specialists at our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference at the University of Surrey.
Along with the opportunity to discover more about the network and its research, you will have the opportunity to join workshops led by local artists to create a mini sculptural habitat.
To register for the networks first large engagement event CLICK HERE
Urban Greenspace and People Project Blog -
Urban Rewilding
This exciting project led by the University of Gloucestershire aims to explore the challenges and benefits of rewilding in urban contexts.
For more info on this project
Urban Greenspace and People Project Blog - Co-design
The research team from Imperial College London, including Dr Tilly Collins, D Alexandra Collins, and Thuy Nguyen, have been working on the potential of using a co-design approach in creating a green space that is inclusive and functional for all.
Read more about their work HERE
Workshop Blog -
Mini RECLAIM Conference
On the 14th June the RECLAIM Network Plus funded a workshop organised by the Bristol Natural History Consortium (BNHC) supported by the National Trust, University of West England, Avon Wildlife Trust and Bristol City Council to discuss how public health, biodiversity and the planning and management of green and blue spaces ensure our cities are most ‘liveable’.
For the full blog CLICK HERE
Upcoming Webinar #14 - Cardiff Council's actions against Climate Change
We are pleased to announce Webinar #14 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 05 July 2023 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of Webinar #13 - GBGI and Marginalised Communities & Place-Based Approach to Tackling Climate Change
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #13. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here
Nature Based Solutions Database Launches
One of our network partners has launched the Urban Governance Atlas. The first of its kind, the online database showcases 250 policy instruments from 41 countries supporting nature-based solutions & ecosystem restoration. Users can search the interactive design for the instruments most relevant to their context or interests via an advanced filtering system (e.g. by type of instrument, region or challenges addressed).
Add NEW Resources
An opportunity for you to submit your work relating to green and blue infrastructure via the new resource page on the RECLAIM website so others can read & benefit from your research. Current Resources List
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
PhD Opportunity -
University of Surrey
Click here for more details or to send in your CV contact Prof Prashant Kumar p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 508 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see the main areas of interest among our network below.
Below is the sign up link for the membership form. Please share among your colleagues/networks and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 467 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 408 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
More info on our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference - 11th September 2023
Blogs from our second Knowledge Exchange Visit and Urban Greenspace and People projects.
Update on our GBGI Database plans
PLUS lots more.
May 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
*NEW Website Features*
We recently added a Members (available to members ONLY) and Resource page (available to ALL) to the RECLAIM Network Plus website
Members
As members of the RECLAIM Network Plus you currently receive our monthly newsletter and updates on all network activities. The latest new feature of the members area allows you to search and connect with our network of nearly 500 professionals.
To access this feature you will be required to set up a username and password. To request access email info@reclaim-network.org
Resources
An opportunity for you to submit your work relating to green and blue infrastructure via this new resource page so others can read and benefit from your research.
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
*Save the Date*
11th September 2023
Come meet fellow Green-Blue enthusiasts and specialists at our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference at the University of Surrey.
Along with the opportunity to network and listen to the latest cutting edge research, you will have the opportunity to join a workshop led by artists with a keen interest in Green-Blue Infrastructure.
More information to come soon, watch this space!
Knowledge Exchange Visit - University of Surrey
Xizhen Huang (PhD student from Reading University) shared her recent experiences and research during her Knowledge Exchange Visit with GCARE at the University of Surrey in the areas of urban heating and greening. This visit was funded by the RECLAIM Network Plus. For a blog which summarises Xizhen's visit click here
Urban Greenspace and People Award
This month we feature the final awardee project of our Urban Greenspace and People call.
The University of Bath were awarded funding of £40k for a research project on: ‘Catchment-scale benefits (flow reduction) and dis-benefits (debris blocking risk) of green-grey infrastructure in urban rivers’.
Dr Thomas Kjeldsen, Co-I RECLAIM & Senior Lecturer in the Department for Architecture & Civil Engineering at Bath is the PI for this funded project. He added: This project is an exciting opportunity to undertake a collaborative and multi-disciplinary project to investigate the potential benefits of nature based solutions to combat urban flooding. The project is an exciting new collaboration between Cardiff City Council academic expertise in hydrology, machine learning and spatial analysis represented by teams from the University of Bath, University of Surrey and UKCEH.
Workshop: Mini-RECLAIM
Sparks in Bristol on 14th June 2023
This RECLAIM Network Plus funded workshop organised by The Natural History Consortium as part of their wider Festival of Nature week will focus on Green, Blue, Grey Infrastructure with the aim of sharing best practice, problem-solving and thinking ahead across sectors. More details can be found here
Press Release - Clean Air Gardens Project
The University of East London (UEL) were awarded funding of £40k to conduct research into the role of domestic gardens and their design on air quality. This early press release/blog explains how they have already been able to outline and test some prototype designs as part of their studies to understand how they influence air quality.
Read more here
Blog – Trees and future hot Summers Workshop
On 24th April RECLAIM Network Plus funded a daylong workshop organised by Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG), University of Birmingham and Myerscough College to discuss the importance of trees to our climate with temperatures rising and heatwaves becoming more and more frequent.
Read more here
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #13 - GBGI and Marginalised Communities & Place-Based Approach to Tackling Climate Change
We are pleased to announce Webinar #13 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 07 June 2023 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of
RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #12 - Air Pollution in Playgrounds and Sustainable Cities
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #12. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 494 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 465 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 371 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
Blogs from our funded Urban Greenspace and People projects, Workshops & Knowledge Exchange Visits
News on our GBGI Database
More info on our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference - 11th September 2023
PLUS lots more.
April 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
Welcome to the April 2023 Newsletter,
SAVE THE DATE
11th September 2023
Come meet fellow Green-Blue enthusiasts and specialists at our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference at the University of Surrey.
More information to come soon, watch this space!
*NEW Website Features*
We recently added a Resource (open to all) and Members page (for all existing & new members) to the RECLAIM Network Plus site.
Opportunity to submit your work related to green and blue infrastructure via this page so other members can benefit from your work.
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents HERE!
All members of the RECLAIM Network Plus should now have received an email to set up a password to access the new members area.
The new members area will allow you to search for other members by location and area of expertise as well as contact other members (anonymously if preferred).
New members can register here
Urban Greenspace and People Awardees
This month we feature two further awardees from our Urban and Greenspace and People call.
Dr Tilly Collins, Senior Fellow & Deputy Director at the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London was awarded funding of £40k for a research project on : ‘Investigating the use of co-enquiry to reduce social inequalities in greenspace use and access’.
The lead researcher on the project also based at Imperial College London’s Centre for Environmental Policy is Thuy Nguyen. “So far, we have received an impressive 431 survey responses within a month of launching the survey, thanks to the support of RECLAIM Network Plus funding. Thuy is now in the process of conducting interviews, which is providing insight into the obstacles which prevent some people from using urban green spaces. These interviews and the soon-to-come focus group discussion will inform strategies to promote people's engagement with green spaces”.
Dr Sisay Debele, Research Fellow at Global Centre for Clean Air Research, University of Surrey was awarded funding of £40k for a research project on ‘LivGBGI: Living Lab Demonstration of Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure’s Multiple Co-benefits (heatwave, flood, drought and noise)’.
Dr Sisay Debele added: “There is no climate solution without the full contribution from nature. If we are able to realise and utilise the full contribution of nature (direct and co-benefits) to climate change adaptation and mitigation, we will have also achieved the goals of United Nations Sustainable Development, biodiversity conservation and European Green Deal. Now, more than ever, we need to reconnect with nature, to plan, build and manage our cities with nature. I am delighted to receive RECLAIM funding that will help me to monitor, evaluate and scale up the effectiveness of multi-functional natural climate solutions (green walls, ponds, forests, riparian vegetation, and urban and pocket parks) against extreme climate events (flood, heatwaves, and droughts) and environmental pollutions (air and noise) to create sustainable, healthy, attractive, and liveable places in Guildford and beyond“.
‘Festival of Nature’ Workshop in Bristol on the 14th June 2023
This RECLAIM Network Plus funded workshop organised by The Natural History Consortium will focus on Green, Blue, Grey Infrastructure with the aim of sharing best practice, problem-solving and thinking ahead across sectors. For more details and to register click on the link below.
(SUPER) – Small Urban Park Environments and Residents project
One of the Urban Green Space and People projects is being lead by PI Dr Jim Parker from Leeds Beckett Institute (pictured here with his network of wireless air temperature and relative humidity sensors ready to be deployed). There are 70 of these being installed across the Leeds city area, two of which will be installed in the small urban parks that are the focus of our research. The network will allow them to compare the microclimates in the parks with other grey and green spaces within Leeds. They have developed these bespoke sensors as a joint venture with a Swedish company called Sensorbee – they have the working title ‘BeeUrban’ and have been developed to monitor the microclimates in urban heat islands.
Update on the Synthesis Reviews
To address key knowledge gaps on the role of many different types of GBGI in addressing urban challenges, RECLAIM has commissioned six evidence reviews. They cover topics ranging from air pollution, carbon, water quality and flooding, urban heat island, and noise, as well as reviews on the role of GBGI in supporting biodiversity and human wellbeing.
Each review is being run by a small team with wider contributors from across the RECLAIM network. The aim is to have a series of individual reviews, all run along a structured protocol which will support a high-level analysis which compares findings across the reviews. Ultimately we want to be able to answer questions like: Do private gardens remove more air pollution than parks ? or Which are the most multi-functional GBGI types ?
Very preliminary findings (before filtering searches) suggest that there is more information in the literature about water quality and wellbeing than the other topics.
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #12 - Air Pollution in Playgrounds and Sustainable Cities
We are pleased to announce Webinar #12 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 03 May 2023 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions, until February 2025. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #11 - SIMPaCT : Australia’s largest smart GBGI & Regenerative Design
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #11. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 479 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 450 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 336 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
More from our successful Urban Greenspace and People funded awardees
Blogs from our recent funded Workshops and Knowledge Exchange Visits
More info on our RECLAIM Network Plus Conference - 11th September 2023
PLUS lots more.
Thanks for reading, The RECLAIM Network Plus Team
March 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
Hope you are well. Here are updates for the last month
*NEW Website Features*
We recently added a Resource (open to all) and Members page (for all existing & new members) to the RECLAIM Network Plus site.
Opportunity to submit your work related to green and blue infrastructure via this page so other members can benefit from your work.
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents HERE!
All members of the RECLAIM Network Plus should now have received an email to set up a password to access the new members area.
The new members area will allow you to search for other members by location and area of expertise as well as contact other members (anonymously if preferred).
New members can register here
Urban Greenspace and People Awardees
This month we feature two further awardees from our Urban and Greenspace and People call.
Dr Caroline Nash, Green Infrastructure Senior Knowledge Exchange Fellow at University of East London was awarded funding of £40k for a research project on ‘Clean Air Gardens’.
Karina-Corada-Perez from UEL commented: ”I am tremendously pleased to be selected to receive this RECLAIM funding. As an ECR, this is an incredible moment for my professional career. With this funding, I can continue exploring my research area in linking the effect of nature-based solutions on air quality, explicitly helping to inform decision making for more health-promoting urban settings by optimising the expected benefits of domestic gardens on air quality and temperature regulation”.
Dr Jim Parker, Reader / School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University was awarded funding of £40k for a research project on ‘Small urban park environments and residents (SUPER)’ .
Dr Jim Parker added:
” We’re SUPER excited to be working with the RECLAIM Network Plus to monitor the microclimates and air quality in two small urban parks in Leeds city centre. Our project partners, University of Leeds and Slingshot Simulations Ltd. have been developing a strategic partnership over the last year or so, working on shared interests inn sustainable urban environments and city-scale digital twins. The RECLAIM funding is therefore a great outcome from these shared interests. The collective aim of this work is to characterise the atmospheric. The collective aim of this work is to characteristic the atmospheric benefits of small urban parks in the context of neighbourhood access and user motivation”. .
TDAG Workshop -
24th April 2023
This RECLAIM Network Plus funded workshop is being organised by Trees & Design Action Group in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, Myerscough College and BiFor.
The workshop is titled ‘Trees and future hot summers: What can we learn from 2022?'
For more details & to register see links below.
Urban Rewilding Project - Update
One of the Urban Greenspace and People projects funded by the RECLAIM Network Plus are delivering a project on Urban Rewilding and this month delivered a 3 day International Design Workshop.
Dr Alessio Russo, from the University of Gloucestershire who is leading the research spoke about this workshop and the wider Urban Rewilding project recently in an interview on Radio BBC Gloucestershire.
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #11
We are pleased to announce Webinar #11 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 05 April 2023 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of this event can be found here
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #10
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #10. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 466 members, from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership demographic below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
‘Festival of Nature’ Workshop in Bristol on the 14th June 2023
This RECLAIM Network Plus funded workshop organised by The Natural History Consortium will focus on Green, Blue, Grey Infrastructure with the aim of sharing best practice, problem-solving and thinking ahead across sectors. For more details and to register click on the link below.
PHD Opportunities
2 x positions:
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network Plus website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 447 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 309 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
More from our successful Urban Greenspace and People funded awardees
Update on our 7 Data Synthesis Reviews
News of our upcoming RECLAIM Network Plus Conference taking place later this year
PLUS lots more.
Thanks for reading, The RECLAIM Network Plus Team
February 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
“Knowledge Exchange Visits Call”
Opportunities for professionals involved in Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure (GBGI) from academia, government and industry to gain experience in a different sector.
*Deadline approaching soon - Friday 3rd March*
Urban Greenspace and People Awardees
This month we feature two further awardees from our Urban and Greenspace and People call.
Professor Thora Tenbrink, Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Places of Climate at Bangor University was awarded funding of £40k for a research project on ‘Community perceptions of new greenspace interventions in a deprived area.’
Prof Thora Tenbrink commented:
”This project offers a unique opportunity to establish important links between Denbighshire County Council, UKCEH and Bangor University, and including the general public. We are excited to learn how peoples views relate to the Council plans and measurable benefits generated by these climate-relevant actions.”
For more info on this project click here for press release
Dr Abhijith Valappil, Research Fellow at the University of Surrey was awarded funding of £40k for a research project on ‘ CoGreen Citizen Scientists-led Demonstration of the Multiple Co-Benefits of Green Infrastructure Intervention along the road facing school perimeter’.
Dr Abhijith Valappil added:
”The CO-Green project provides an excellent chance for a wide range of stakeholders to work together on the design and implementation of green infrastructure to improve air quality and the environment. As a researcher, it provides an excellent opportunity to witness the approaches of the school and local community translating research evidence into practical solutions”.
For more info on this project click here for press release
Workshop Awardee - The Natural History Consortium
The RECLAIM Network Plus are funding an upcoming workshop organised by The Natural History Consortium on the 14th June 2023.
The workshop titled “The Festival of Nature’ will focus on Green, Blue, Grey Infrastructure sharing best practice and networking with the aim of sharing best practice, problem-solving and thinking ahead across sectors.
Hosted at the new Sparks building in Bristol
For more details and to register see link below
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #10
We are pleased to announce Webinar #10 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 01 March 2023 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly by clicking below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #9
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #9. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We have at present 455 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
RECLAIM - TDAG Workshop
Trees and future hot summers: What can we learn from 2022?
24th April 2023
For more details & to register see links below.
RECLAIM - International Design Workshop
As part of the Reclaim Network Plus funded Urban Green Space and People call the University of Gloucestershire are running a three-day workshop on Urban Rewilding. 1st-3rd March 2023
For more details click here
RECLAIM - NEW Linked In Page
We recently created a new RECLAIM Network Plus Linked In page in place of our previous Linked In Group page. This we hope will increase awareness as was engagement levels with the network with Linked in users.
PHD Opportunities
2 x positions:
Lung-deposited surface area deposition of airborne nanoparticles in different environments
A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces
Job Opportunities
1 x vacancy:
Institute for Sustainability Research Manager
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 430 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 269 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network Plus here
What’s next?
Update on our Data Synthesis Reviews
More from our successful Urban Greenspace and People & Workshop funded awardees.
Members Directory and Resource Page on the RECLAIM Network Plus website COMING VERY SOON!
PLUS lots more.
January 2023 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
“Knowledge Exchange Visits Call”
Create opportunities for professionals involved in Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure (GBGI) from academia, government and industry to gain experience in a different sector.
*Deadline for applications 3rd March*
RECLAIM - Urban Greenspace and People Awardees
Each month we will be featuring two awardees from our recent Urban and Greenspace and People Call.
Dr Issy Bray, Associate Professor of Public Health (Epidemiology) at the University of West England was awarded funding of £40k to deliver a project as PI on ‘The role of GBGI and targeted interventions in levelling up across Bristol.’
Dr Issy Bray commented:
”On behalf of the team at UWE, I would like to say thank you very much for this chance to further explore the value of secondary data sets in researching the relationship between the local environment and wellbeing. The Bristol Quality of Life survey is a rich data set for our local area. We are very excited about the opportunity to add value by linking this to other routine data on GBGI, and look forward to sharing our findings.”
Dr Alessio Russo, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture and Academic Course Leader in MA Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire was awarded funding of £40k as PI to deliver a project on ‘Urban rewilding aesthetics & people’s needs into multifunctional blue and green infrastructure design’.
Dr Alessio Russo added:
”I am grateful for the RECLAIM Network Plus funding, which will enable us to create a set of resources that will assist local authorities and other land managers in determining how, where, and what types of urban rewilding might benefit local communities in providing health and wellbeing through access to increased and higher quality green infrastructure”.
RECLAIM - Workshop Awardee
The RECLAIM Network Plus are funding an upcoming workshop organised by Trees Design & Action Group on the 24th April 2023.
The workshop titled “Trees and future hot summers: What can we learn from 2022? How can we create heat-resilient treescapes for the future?” is aimed at all those with an interest in urban trees including: arboriculturists, architects, civil/structural engineers, designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, non-profit organisations, planners, and tree officers.
It is a hybrid event so if you are unable to attend in person there is also the opportunity to engage online.
For more details and to register use the links below.
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #9
We are pleased to announce Webinar #9 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 01 February 2023 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each webinar will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly by clicking below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #8
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #8. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM - NEW Linked in
We have recently created a new RECLAIM Network Plus Linked In page in place of our previous Linked In Group page. This we hope will increase awareness as was engagement levels with the network with Linked in users.
To follow us at our new Linked In page click on the link below
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We have at present 441 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
PHD Opportunities
2 x positions:
Lung-deposited surface area deposition of airborne nanoparticles in different environments
A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces
Job Opportunities
2 x vacancies:
002923-R Research Fellow in Sustainability Transitions - Jobs at the University of Surrey
002923 Research Fellow in Systems Thinking - Jobs at the University of Surrey
Website
Our website lists all network activities. To view the RECLAIM Network website click here
You Tube
Our You Tube channel provides recordings of RECLAIM Network events including the webinar series. To view click here
Our Twitter page currently has 405 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 143 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network Plus here
What’s next?
Update on our Data Synthesis Reviews
More from our successful Urban Greenspace and People & Workshop funded awardees.
Members Directory and Resource Page on the RECLAIM Network Plus website COMING VERY SOON!
PLUS lots more.
December 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
Funding Calls Extension - Update
We have extended our deadline for the ‘Secondment’ and ‘Workshop’ Calls.
These are two great funding opportunities available through the RECLAM Network Plus. Find the Workshop Application here (Deadline 20th Jan 2023) and Secondment Application here (Deadline 3rd March 2023).
Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org
Urban Greenspace and People Call
The RECLAIM Network Plus recently put out a call for gap filling research in the area of green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI). The call attracted a very positive response receiving a large number of proposals right across the GBGI spectrum. The network is delighted to announce that the following institutions have been successful in applying for funding:
*University of West England
*University of Surrey
*University of Gloucestershire
*Bangor University
*Imperial College London
*University of East London
*Leeds Beckett University
We look forward to keeping an eye on how these GBGI projects develop in the coming months and year.
*Our new Brochure is here*
The RECLAIM Network Plus is delighted to unveil its new brochure featuring information about activities, the team and opportunities to connect.
You can download the full brochure by clicking below
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #8
We are pleased to announce Webinar #8 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 04 January 2023 12:30-13:30 BST.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly by clicking below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #7
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend webinar #7. If you missed the webinar, you will be able to watch the recording shortly on our website.
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
Meet the RECLAIM Network Plus Team
Dr Nerea Calvillo is a Co-PI for RECLAIM Network Plus.
Nerea’s work investigates the material, technological, political and social dimensions of environmental pollution. This has led her to analyse notions of toxicity, digital infrastructures of environmental monitoring, DIY and collaborative forms of production, smart cities, and feminist approaches to sensing the environment, among others. She is founder of the collaborative visualisation project In the Air and the architecture office C+arquitectos, and her current work is on toxic politics, pollen and queer urban political ecologies.
To find out more about members and partners of the RECLAIM Network team please click below or to get in touch at
info@reclaim-network.org
RECLAIM Network Plus Member Update
We currently have 417 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
PHD opportunities at the University of Surrey
PhD Position: A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces
PhD Position: Lung-deposited surface area deposition of airborne nanoparticles in different environments
Website
Our website lists all the network activities. To view the RECLAIM website click here
Our LinkedIn Group page currently has 147 members. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network Plus group here
Our Twitter page currently has 390 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel provides recordings of past RECLAIM Network events, including our webinar series. To view click here
What’s next?
Data Synthesis Reviews…….
Leads for the 7 reviews have been meeting to fine-tune the approach we are taking to quantify the performance of different types of urban green, blue and grey infrastructure. Each lead author will shortly be building their review teams and will be reaching out to those people with relevant experience who have expressed an interest in contributing.
Finally all of the RECLAIM Network Plus team would like to wish our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New New Year!
November 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
Urban Greenspace and People Call - Update
We received an overwhelmingly positive response to our recent Urban Greenspace and People call. Thank you to all of you that applied. The RECLAIM team enjoyed reading through some really interesting GBGI proposals. The RECLAIM Team will be in touch with everyone that applied very shortly.
Data Synthesis Reviews - Update
Following a successful Horizon Scanning Workshop the RECLAIM Network Plus team have now built author teams for a series of data synthesis reviews on the ability of green-blue-grey infrastructure to deliver a suite of ecosystem services. Thank you to those members who have offered to contribute/lead on these reviews.
The 7 topics are as follows:-
Water Flow & Quality Mitigation
Air pollution removal
Urban Cooling
Noise Mitigation
Biodiversity
Carbon stocks & sequestration
Health & Wellbeing
We are still in the early stages of conducting these reviews. If you would still like to contribute to one or more of the reviews please contact the RECLAIM team at info@reclaim-network.org to register your interest.
*Our new Brochure is here*
The RECLAIM Network Plus is delighted to unveil its new brochure featuring information about activities, the team and opportunities to connect.
You can download the full brochure by clicking below
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #7
We are pleased to announce Webinar #7 of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 07 December 2022 12:30-13:30 BST.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly by clicking below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #6
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend webinar #6. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Network Plus Employment Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a part time Project Officer role to join the Global Centre for Clean Air (GCARE) Team hosted at the University of Surrey. This person will be responsible for managing a portfolio of GBGI projects including the RECLAIM Network Plus.
Meet the RECLAIM Network Plus Team
Dr Shelagh Malham is a Co-PI for RECLAIM Network Plus.
Shelagh is a reader in Marine Biology, and Director of Research, in the School of Ocean Sciences. She completed her BSc (Jt. Hons. Marine Biology and Zoology) and PhD in Octopus immunology at Bangor University. Following a Marie Curie fellowship (on oyster immune function) in Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) station in Roscoff, France and a Return Marie Curie (immunology and genetics of oysters). She was made a Research Lecturer in 2007 and a Senior Research Fellow in 2015, director of research in 2021.
To find out more about members and partners of the RECLAIM Network team please click below or to get in touch email
info@reclaim-network.org
RECLAIM Network Plus Member Update
We have at present 409 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Other Job Opportunities
PDRA position in Air Quality and Green Infrastructure at Cranfield University
Click here for more info and to apply
PHD opportunities at the University of Surrey
PhD Position: A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces
PhD Position: Lung-deposited surface area deposition of airborne nanoparticles in different environments
Website
Our website lists all the network activities. To view the RECLAIM website click here
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page currently has 145 members. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network Plus group here
Our Twitter page currently has 375 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel provides recordings of past RECLAIM Network events, including our webinar series. To view click here
What’s next?
Announcement of the awardees for our recent Urban Greenspace and People call
Further update on the progress of our 7 Data Synthesis reviews.
We are also currently in the process of building a Members Directory and Resource page for to the RECLAIM website. More info to follow shortly.
October 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
‘Urban Greenspace and People Call’
Up to £40k for gap-filling research in GBGI and People
*Deadline for applications 11th November*
Meet our Second Secondment candidate
Andrea Berardi is currently Co-Director of Cobra Collective. With RECLAIM Network Plus funding Andrea will shortly be taking up a short secondment with Spelthorne Borough Council in Surrey, UK in the areas of GBGI planning and co-design.
Speaking ahead of his secondment Andrea commented;
‘After successfully contributing to the inclusion of a 'Green Corridor' policy within the Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale Neighbourhood Plan - one of the first Neighbourhood Plans to explicitly include a GBGI policy - I am looking forward to working with Spelthorne Borough Council to establish a strong GBGI baseline for assessing the impacts of emerging developments, including Heathrow expansion and the River Thames Scheme.
I am especially keen to deliver an ambitious set of outputs in this secondment, including:
Developing participatory videos to showcase the community GBGI co-design process;
Producing a GBGI participatory and systemic co-design guide;
Sharing the experience of output development and the result with the RECLAIM Network while also learning from the Network's other contributors.
Deadline Extension - Secondment & Workshop Calls
We have extended our deadline for the ‘Secondment’ and ‘Workshop Calls’.
These are two great funding opportunities available through the RECLAM Network Plus. The new deadline for applications is 23:59pm 25th November. Find the Secondment Application here and Workshop Application here . Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org
*Our new Brochure is here*
The RECLAIM Network Plus is delighted to unveil its new brochure featuring information about activities, the team and opportunities to connect.
You can download the full brochure by clicking below
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #6
We are pleased to announce Webinar #6 of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 02 November 2022 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly by clicking below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #5
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend webinar #5. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
You can view previous webinars in the series here.
Car Free Day sees the launch of RECLAIM Network Plus brochure
On Sunday 25th September 2022 the GCARE Team from the University of Surrey took part in the Car Free Day event in Guildford.
Meet the RECLAIM Network Plus Team
Dr Thomas Kjeldsen is a Co-PI for RECLAIM Network Plus.
Thomas is a senior lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, focusing on statistical modelling of environmental and hydrological systems.
To find out more about members and partners of the RECLAIM Network team please click below or to get in touch email
info@reclaim-network.org
RECLAIM Network Plus Member Update
We have at present 378 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Call for Papers
PHD Opportunities
PhD Position: A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces
PhD Position: Lung-deposited surface area deposition of airborne nanoparticles in different environments
Website
Our website lists all the network activities. To view the RECLAIM website click here
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page currently has 139 members. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network group here
Our Twitter page currently has 354 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel provides recordings of past RECLAIM Network events, including our webinar series. To view click here
What’s next?
Following our recent Horizon Scanning Workshop we will next be building author teams for a series of data synthesis reviews on the ability of green-blue-grey infrastructure to deliver a suite of ecosystem services.
Members Directory and Resource Page components to be added to the RECLAIM website. Watch this space!
PLUS lots more.
September 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to the September 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
‘Horizon Scanning Online Workshop’
Consider areas for future funding in Blue-Green Infrastructure, assess knowledge gaps and inform synthesis
*17th October 2022 13:30-16:30pm (BST)*
Meet our first Secondment candidate
Xizhen Huang is currently studying a PhD in Energy and Environmental Engineering at the University of Reading. The RECLAIM Network Plus will shortly be funding Xizhen to take up a 3-month secondment with the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) in the areas of urban greening and heating.
Ahead of starting her secondment Xizhen commented
“The RECLAIM Plus Network shares similar interests with my PhD study and taking up the secondment offers fresh thinking and new approaches to my research about improving outdoor thermal comfort for coping heatwaves by a green infrastructure approach. There is also a grant to cover non-salary costs”
“This is an incredible opportunity for me to work with experts in this field. I could expand horizons and increase opportunities to establish key contacts with senior managers and leaders for supporting my career development and progression”.
*Funding Available* - Secondment Call
We have released our first call for funding for the short knowledge exchange visits (secondments) for early career participants. This is an opportunity to work with like-minded people across different sectors interested in Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure.
The call offers funding support to foster exchanges between cities, business and academia, with emphasis on benefitting links between different types of organisation, and of early-career researchers (e.g. PhDs, PDRAs, new academics).
The RECLAIM Network Plus will accept applications on a rolling basis. Proposals will be reviewed and agreed monthly. For more info and to complete an application form please click here
Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org or directly to Dr Thomas Kjeldsen at trk23@bath.ac.uk.
*Funding Available* - Workshop Call
We have released an new opportunity to participate and benefit from the RECLAIM Network Plus - to host a workshop on Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure.
This first Workshop call offers funding support for a one day workshop and provides an opportunity to collaborate with other network members to hear about alternative solutions, discuss challenges or share best practices.
The RECLAIM Network Plus will accept applications on a rolling basis. Proposals will be reviewed and agreed monthly. For more info and an application form please click here
Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org or directly Dr Nerea Calvillo at n.calvillo@warwick.ac.uk.
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #5
We are pleased to announce Webinar #5 of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 05 October 2022 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
Further details of the event can be found here
You can register directly using the link below.
Recording of RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar #4
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend webinar #4. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
You can view previous webinars in the series here.
Meet the RECLAIM Network Plus Team
Professor Laurence Jones is a Co-PI for the RECLAIM Network Plus.
Laurence is a senior Ecologist and group leader at UKCEH Bangor and visiting Professor at Liverpool Hope University. His work focuses on developing and improving ecosystem service models and evaluating trade-offs, particularly in urban settings.
To find out more about members and partners of the RECLAIM Network team please click below or to get in touch email
info@reclaim-network.org
Open Call for Speakers for RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series
To ensure a balance between academic and non-academic speakers for our webinars, we are inviting speakers to come forward for the webinar series.
If this would be of interest, please send an email to the RECLAIM Network Plus team at info@reclaim-network.org
Alternatively, you can complete the short online ‘Speaker Invitation Form’ below.
RECLAIM Network Plus Member Update
We have at present 353 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website provides information on all RECLAIM Network activities, To view the website click here
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page currently has 134 members. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network group here
Our Twitter page currently has 332 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here
YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel provides recordings of past RECLAIM Network events, including our webinar series. To view click here
What’s next?
New Research Funding Call to be released SOON.
RECLAIM Network Plus brochure to be released as a handbook guide for all activities across the Network.
PLUS lots more.
August 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to the August 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
Short Knowledge Exchange Visits (Secondments)’
Funding Call Application Deadline
*02 September 2022*
*Funding Available* - Secondment Call
We recently released our first call for funding for the short knowledge exchange visits (secondments) for early career participants. This is an opportunity to work with like-minded people across different sectors interested in Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure.
The call offers funding support to foster exchanges between cities, business and academia, with emphasis on benefitting links between different types of organisation, and of early-career researchers (e.g. PhDs, PDRAs, new academics).
Given the holiday period, we extended the deadline to submit short proposals to the RECLAIM Network Team using the online form to 2359 BST Friday 02 September 2022.
Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org or directly to our team member Dr Thomas Kjeldsen at trk23@bath.ac.uk.
Here is a blog article that summaries the application process: https://reclaim-network.org/blog/reclaim-network-plus-secondment-opportunities
*Funding Available* - Workshop Call
We are releasing a new opportunity to participate and benefit from the RECLAIM Network - to host a workshop on Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure.
This first Workshop call offers funding support for a one day workshop and provides an opportunity to collaborate with other network members to hear about alternative solutions, discuss challenges or share best practices.
The deadline for the first round of proposals is 23:59 BST Friday 30 September 2022. To apply please complete an online application form. Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org or directly to our team member Dr Nerea Calvillo at n.calvillo@warwick.ac.uk.
Here is a blog article that summarises the application process: https://reclaim-network.org/blog/call-for-jointly-organising-reclaim-network-plus-workshops
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Webinar #4
We are pleased to announce Webinar #4 of RECLAIM Network Webinar Series on 07 September 2022 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
Further details of the event can be found here: https://reclaim-network.org/events/reclaim-network-webinar-series-two-xjybc-kk7rl
You can register directly using the link below.
Recording of RECLAIM Webinar #3
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend webinar #3. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording via the link below.
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for discussion afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
You can view previous webinars in the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
Open Call for Speakers for RECLAIM Webinar Series
To ensure a balance between academic and non-academic speakers for our webinars, we are inviting speakers to come forward for the webinar series.
If this would be of interest, please send an email to the RECLAIM Network Plus team at info@reclaim-network.org
Alternatively, you can complete the short online ‘Speaker Invitation Form’ below.
New RECLAIM Member Update
We have at present 331 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors, as seen in the image below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join.
Website
Our website provides information on all RECLAIM Network activities, You can view the website here: https://reclaim-network.org
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page is currently joined by 130 members. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12660058/
Our Twitter page currently has 307 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network updates here: https://twitter.com/reclaim_network
YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel provides recordings of past RECLAIM Network events, including our webinar series. It can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
Get in touch
You can get in touch with the RECLAIM Network Plus team at info@reclaim-network.org. To find out more about the team view here:
What’s next?
New RECLAIM Network Plus brochure to be released to serve as a handbook guide for all activities across the Network.
First ‘Scoping’ and ‘Feasibility’ studies call to be announced soon.
Building additional bespoke components for the website starting with a members login and search area. Please keep an eye on our website for further details.
July 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to the July 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
Deadline extended for ‘Short Knowledge Exchange Visits (Secondment)’ funding to 02 September 2022.
We released our first call for funding for the short knowledge exchange visits (secondments) for early career participants. This is an opportunity to work with the like-minded people working across different sectors interested in Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure.
The call offers funding support to foster exchanges between cities, business and academia, with emphasis on benefitting links between different types of organisation, and of early-career researchers (e.g. PhDs, PDRAs, new academics).
Given the holiday period, we extended the deadline to submit short proposals that must now be received by the RECLAIM Network using the online form by 2359 BST Friday 02 September 2022. Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org or directly to our team member Dr Thomas Kjeldsen at trk23@bath.ac.uk.
Here is a blog article that summaries the process: https://reclaim-network.org/blog/reclaim-network-plus-secondment-opportunities
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Webinar #3
We are pleased to announce the Webinar #3 of RECLAIM Network on 03 August 2022 - 1230-1330. The details of the event can be found here: https://reclaim-network.org/events/reclaim-network-webinar-series-two-xjybc
You can register directly here: https://surrey-ac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dARrX1VMR7ix3-X4dhS1sw
Recording of RECLAIM Webinar #2
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend the webinar #2. If you missed the second webinar, you can view the recording at RECLAIM Network Plus YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
We launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for discussion afterwards. All the webinars are recorded to make it available for viewing on demand.
Open Call for Speakers for RECLAIM Webinar Series
We wish to have a balance between academic and non-academic speakers for our webinars. While we have several invited speakers, we are invitating speakers for the webinar series. If your work fits the scope of the webinars and you are interested to present for 20 minutes, please send an email to any of the network members or directly to info@reclaim-network.org or p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can fill the online form (poster attached): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwMxMausLBwALrzEssaxMZZEyhR02SNpIMlQuc-6Mm-peMfw/viewform
New Members Update
We have at present 317 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors as seen below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please feel free to share among the interested people to join the network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccf7oDVIY6JvHProUgLgNh0RQdTaPtj2WeetJqwUF8mPy_1A/viewform
RECLAIM Website
We are pleased to inform that our website has been updated. Various details on partners and members are now available. Please visit for further details: https://reclaim-network.org
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page is joined by 116 members currently. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12660058/
YouTube Channel
You can bookmark the YouTube channel where most of the recordings of past events, including webinars, can be viewed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
We are delighted to reach 260 followers on Twitter. Please follow us for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/reclaim_network
Welcome to new RECLAIM Network team member
Mark Simmons has joined the team as RECLAIM Network Project Manager. Mark can be reached at info@reclaim-network.org.
What’s next?
We are working on the:
Announcement of our RECLAIM Workshop Call.
First ‘Scoping’ and ‘Feasibility’ studies calls; and
Building bespoke component of the website such as the members on the map, members login and search area, resource repository. Please keep an eye on our website for further details.
Many thanks for reading.
Kind regards,
Prashant, Laurence and the RECLAIM Network Team
June 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to the June 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
Funding Opportunity - First Call for Secondment Funding
We are pleased to release our call for funding for secondments for early career participants. This is an opportunity to work with the like-minded people working across different sectors interested in Green-Blue-Grey Infrastructure.
The call is aimed to offer funding support to foster exchanges between cities, business and academia, with emphasis on benefitting links between different types of organisation, and of early-career researchers (e.g. PhDs, PDRAs, new academics).
Proposals must be received by the RECLAIM Network using the online form by 2359 BST Monday 01 August 2022. Enquiries may be emailed to info@reclaim-network.org or directly to our team member Dt Thomas Kjeldsen at trk23@bath.ac.uk
Here is a blog article that summaries the process: https://reclaim-network.org/blog/reclaim-network-plus-secondment-opportunities
May I please request all of you to please circulate the opportunity among your network.
Announcement of RECLAIM Network Webinar #2
We are pleased to announce the Webinar #2 of RECLAIM Network on 06 July 2022 - 1230-1330. The details of the event can be found here: https://reclaim-network.org/events/reclaim-network-webinar-series-two
You can register directly here: https://surrey-ac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfQ1iScLSjOL00900rTJaA
Recording of RECLAIM Webinar #1
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend the webinar #1 (details below). If you miss the first webinar, you can see the recording at RECLAIM Network+ YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
Just to remind that we launched the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series in May 2022. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for discussion afterwards. The webinar will be recorded and made available to the RECLAIM Network YouTube channel (link in item #2 above).
The details on the dates of webinars can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/global-centre-clean-air-research/events/reclaim-network-plus-webinar-series
Open Call for Speakers for RECLAIM Webinar Series
We wish to have a balance between academic and non-academic speakers for our webinars. While we have several invited speakers, we are invitating speakers for the webinar series. If your work fits the scope of the webinars and you are interested to present for 20 minutes, please send an email to any of the network members or directly to info@reclaim-network.org or p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk
Alternatively you can fill the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwMxMausLBwALrzEssaxMZZEyhR02SNpIMlQuc-6Mm-peMfw/viewform
New Members Update
We have at present 293 members, who come from a wide variety of sectors as seen below.
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccf7oDVIY6JvHProUgLgNh0RQdTaPtj2WeetJqwUF8mPy_1A/viewform
RECLAIM Website
Our webpage is regularly being updated. You can now find various details, including partners and members map. Other pages are under development and regularly updated. Please visit for further details: https://reclaim-network.org
LinkedIn Group Page
Our LinkedIn Group page is joined by 109 members currently. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow the RECLAIM Network group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12660058/
YouTube Channel
You can bookmark the YouTube channel where most of the recordings of past events, including webinars, can be found: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
We are delighted to cross 200 followers on Twitter. Please follow us for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/reclaim_network
What’s next?
We are working on the:
Announcement of our work RECLAIM Workshop.
First ‘Scoping’ and ‘Feasibility’ studies calls; and
Regularly updating our website. Please keep an eye on it for further details.
Thank you for reading.
Kind regards,
Prashant, Laurence and the RECLAIM Network Team
May 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to the May 2022 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network members,
Hope you are well! Below are updates over the past month.
RECLAIM Network Welcome Event
We held our successful RECLAIM Network Welcome Event on 06 May 2022. The details of the event can be found here: https://reclaim-network.org/events/reclaim-network-webinar-series-one-pshty
Thank you to everyone who managed to attend. In total, the event was attended by around 100 people. If you did not manage to make it, you can see the recording of the event on RECLAIM Network YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
Launch of RECLAIM Network Webinar Series
We are delighted to invite you to take part in the RECLAIM Network Webinar Series. It will consist of 18 one-hour online sessions, once per month, until March 2024. Each session will have 2 speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, with time for discussion afterwards. The webinar will be recorded and made available to the RECLAIM Network YouTube channel (link in item #2 above). Its announcement poster is attached. The details on the dates of webinars can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/global-centre-clean-air-research/events/reclaim-network-plus-webinar-series
Our first webinar will be held on 08 June between 12.30-13.30h (UK time), with two speakers The poster attached provides further details on speakers and their talk title. The titles of two talks, as also noted in the attached poster, are:
- Right plant, right place, right purpose: Environmental horticulture research at the RHS
- Traditional versus Sustainable drainage in the UK
We aim to have a mix of speakers - academic and non-academic (businesses, environmental groups, charities, regulatory bodies etc) - in each webinar. Everyone is invited to register either via the weblink provided under item #3 or directly through this link: https://surrey-ac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QKIu1G_tTiy9q7ZfKKEGLQ
We are opening invitations for future speakers for the webinar series. If your work fits the scope of the webinars and you are interested to present for 20 minutes, please send an email to any of the network members or directly to info@reclaim-network.org or p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk
RECLAIM Network was presented at the Northern Air Quality News Conference
Our network investigator Professor Laurence Jones presented the RECLAIM Network at the northern Air Quality News conference held on 25 May 2022. Talks at the conference covered a range of topics, and themes with strong relevance to RECLAIM were the links between solving air quality issues and carbon emissions, and involving the public as part of your solutions. This conference was well attended and represented by a wide variety of academic, non-academic and governmental organisations. The programme of the event can be seen here: https://airqualitynews.com/events/event/the-2022-northern-air-quality-conference/
New Members Update
We have at present 260 members. While the majority remains, as expected from research/academic/student groups, it is great to see representation from some of the missing areas, such as finance/insurance, as seen in figure below. Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, and especially encourage your contacts in city decision-making and local government to join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccf7oDVIY6JvHProUgLgNh0RQdTaPtj2WeetJqwUF8mPy_1A/viewform
New LinkedIn Group Page
We have our new LinkedIn Group page now. Currently, there are 90 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow RECLAIM Network group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12660058/
New YouTube Channel
We have set up a YouTube channel for RECLAIM so that you can watch recordings of virtual events later. Here is the link to bookmark and follow to get notifications of new videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xPfJG-Mbo4LvhL3rtVptHETgLU6w0GX
Website
Our webpage is regularly being updated, please visit for further details: https://reclaim-network.org
We have about 182 followers on Twitter. Please follow us for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/reclaim_network
What’s next?
We are working on the:
First ‘Secondments’ call which will offer funding to foster exchanges between cities, business and academia, with emphasis on benefitting links between different types of organisations, and early-career researchers (e.g. PhDs, PDRAs, new academics). The call is expected to be released sometime in June 2022.
We are also working on planning for upcoming workshops, horizon scanning studies, and the first call for feasibility studies and data collection on knowledge gaps.
Many thanks for your time to read the above updates!
Kind regards,
Prashant, Laurence and the RECLAIM Network Team