September 2024 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM GBI Photography
Competition Results
Other Natures
We’re thrilled to announce that "Other Natures" by Mireia Ferri has won the award in the Other Natures category! 🎉
📸 Image Credit: “Multispecies tree pit in Madrid” by Mireia Ferri, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
📍 Location: Casa de Campo Park, Madrid, Spain
🗓️ Date: 2024
Mireia’s stunning photograph beautifully captures the essence of urban green spaces, highlighting the innovative use of multispecies tree pits.
To view the winners and runners up photos click here
To view our RECLAIM Wikimedia Commons page where you can view more as well as add your own GBI photos click here
RECLAIM Funded Project Video
LivGBGI Living Lab Demonstration of GBGIs Multiple Co-Benefits
This animation highlights a RECLAIM Network funded project by the University of Surrey which focused on evaluating the multifunctional benefits of GBGI against heatwaves, drought, flood, and noise.
Knowledge Exchange Visit
Dr Daniel Green, an Assistant Professor of Nature Based Solutions at Heriot Watt University has begun his RECLAIM Network funded short knowledge exchange visit with Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh.
Dr Daniel Green speaking ahead of his visit:
‘I am taking up this RECLAIM Network Plus Knowledge Exchange visit to get a wider appreciation of the benefits of urban green infrastructure, first-hand. As a hydrologist, I am often focused (possibly even tunnel versioned!) on the flood risk management benefits of urban green infrastructure. Working with colleagues at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is particularly fascinating as it allows me to get a more holistic understanding of the multiple benefits of green infrastructure, particularly the Biodiversity and Public Amenity value. Additionally, I am keen to establish long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations with the RBGE team – the RECLAIM Network Plus funding was a logical first step in formalising our ideas and paving the next steps’.
Webinar #29 - Heatwaves and the Urban Environment & Public engagement and the public realm
We are pleased to announce Webinar #29 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 2nd October 2024 - 12:30-13:30 BST.
The RECLAIM Network Webinar Series consists of monthly one-hour online sessions. Each webinar has 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
Webinar #28 - #UrbanClimate RULES! & Bristol and Avon Rivers Trust: Nature Based Solutions - case studies
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #28. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM Workshop Blog
Transforming Cities with Green Spaces
On Monday, 1st July, the University of East London’s Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability hosted an engaging workshop funded by the RECLAIM Network Plus titled "Transforming Cities with Green Spaces: Benefits, Justice, and Reflections."
The workshop aimed to provide an immersive experience focused on maintaining, preserving, and promoting urban green spaces, particularly domestic gardens. It featured a variety of interactive activities and insightful sessions, all designed to deepen our understanding of the numerous benefits that green spaces offer to our communities.
Read more about the workshop here
RECLAIM GBI Commission -
Alistair Debling
We are excited to introduce Alistair Debling, a talented photographer based in Cumbria!
Alistair recently captured the essence of green, blue & grey infrastructures in Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria, England) for the RECLAIM Network. His work beautifully showcases the unique blend of natural & urban elements in this region.
🔗 Explore more of Alistair’s stunning photography by clicking HERE
RECLAIM Network Conference 2024
As part of our RECLAIM Network Plus conference in May 2024, we hosted an insightful panel discussion featuring representatives from various city councils who shared their experiences in implementing green, blue, and grey infrastructures in urban environments.
Chaired by Professor Prashant Kumar, the panel included:
♦ Beth Parker from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
♦ Felicity Harris from Portsmouth City Council
♦ Anna Perks from Falkirk Council
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 632 members from a wide variety of sectors right across the globe, see our membership’s areas of interest below (see graph).
Below is the sign up link for the new membership form. Please share among your network, & 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
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What’s next?
News about our Knowledge Exchange Visit awardees
Blogs from our recent RECLAIM Workshops
More from our GBGI Photo Competition Winners & Commissioned Artists
News on our next webinar from the Webinar Series
PLUS lots more.