October 2024 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM CONFERENCE 2025
We are excited to invite you to the 2025 RECLAIM Network Plus Conference on January 30th, 2025! This event promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore innovative solutions and collaborative GBGI strategies.
Register HERE and stay tuned for more details soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
RECLAIM GBI Photography
Competition Results
Forgotten Cities
Image credit: “Pumkin plant constructing a green roof in Homs” By Marwa Al-Sabouni, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Pumkin plant constructing a green roof (Homs, Syria) Marwa Al-Sabouni (2024)
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 Workshop Blog
On the 27th June the University of Surrey delivered a funded RECLAIM Network workshop focusing on integrating green, blue, and grey infrastructures for better wastewater processing and management to enhance sustainability, protect ecosystems, reduce energy consumption, and achieve the water industry's carbon net-zero target.
For the Blog click here:
Webinar #30 - All about Parks!
We are pleased to announce Webinar #30 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 6th November 2024 - 12:30-13:30 GMT.
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 #29 - Heatwaves and the Urban Environment & Public engagement and the public realm
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #29. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording via the link below.
To view previous webinars in the series click here.
RECLAIM GBI Commission -
Robin Chaddah-Duke
This month we are introducing you to Robin Chaddah-Duke.
Robin Chaddah-Duke is a Cardiff-based photographer and filmmaker known for his grassroots documentary approach. His work focuses on the experiences of marginalized and minority communities in Britain, examining cultural and identity shifts within historical contexts. Discover more about his impactful storytelling at www.robinchaddahduke.co.uk.
An ‘Urban Climate Walking Tour’ Ipswich
Missed the last Urban Climate Walking Tour in Ipswich Town Centre? Don’t worry—another one is just around the corner! Join the walk on Saturday 2nd November for a unique journey through the heart of the city.
What to expect:
* Discover how urban design and architecture shape our local climate
* Experience the dynamic relationship between our built environment and natural surroundings
* Dive into the latest insights on how cities like Ipswich are being influenced by climate change
Register now: An ‘Urban Climate Walking Tour’; Ipswich Tickets, Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM | 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.
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 637 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, 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
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Our X page currently has 572 followers. You can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
Our LinkedIn page currently has 963 followers. If you are on LinkedIn, you can follow us for the latest RECLAIM Network Plus updates here
What’s next?
More on our upcoming Conference
Featured highlight video from one of our funded projects
More from a featured Secondment awardee
Blog from recent workshop
PLUS lots more…..