February 2025 Newsletter
Dear RECLAIM Network Members,
RECLAIM CONFERENCE 2025
On the 29th January the University of Surrey hosted its third global RECLAIM Network Conference. With over 30 speakers and almost 20 exhibitors it was a wonderful day of learning, sharing and networking around GBGI.
To view session recordings from the Conference please click on the links below:
To view all the Power Point Presentations click HERE
To view the Exhibitor Poster Presentations click HERE
To view the Live Illustrations click HERE
You can view all videos from the Conference on our dedicated YouTube page HERE
RECLAIM Network Funded Project
Urban Rewilding aesthetics & peoples needs into multifunctional GBI design
This short animation funded by the RECLAIM Network Plus, highlights a project undertaken by the University of Gloucestershire and Birmingham University investigating the perceptions and approaches of local communities and authorities in the UK towards urban rewilding. A mixed method approach was used, including focus groups, a design workshop, a national survey with local authorities and a local community survey.
RECLAIM Network
Knowledge Exchange Visit
The RECLAIM Network Plus funded a 3-month knowledge exchange visit for Dr David Fletcher from UKCEH with Portsmouth City Council to further his understanding of the nature evidence needs of a city council as well as an understanding of the opportunities, constraints & mechanisms for delivery of GBGI in densely populated cities. To find out more about his visit please watch the video above & blog here
UGPN Webinar
In February, we hosted a UGPN-NBS webinar on Nature-Based Solutions for Cities, chaired by Prof. Maria de Fátima Andrade (University of São Paulo). Speakers Prof. Xavier Matilla Ayala (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), discussed "Creating Proximity Conditions," and Alejandra Betancourt (North Carolina State University), explored "Urban Forests in Raleigh: Equally Distributed?" A lively Q&A session followed, led by Prof. Andrade.
Watch the video below to find out more!
Join the RSA
On January 30th, we had the privilege of participating in the RECLAIM Conference, where we proudly shared our Playful Green Planet initiative. By working alongside children, families, educators, and our RSA Fellows, we are transforming underutilised green spaces into vibrant hubs of play and learning.
We invite passionate individuals to apply for RSA Fellowship, especially those who are eager to support initiatives like Playful Green Planet. Together, we can cultivate a sense of interconnectedness and accelerate our shared mission: to build sustainable, thriving communities that inspire the next generation to play, learn, and grow.
If you’d like to know more, feel free to book a call with Harriette or Caroline at the link here: Explore the RSA Fellowship
Webinar #34 - Public Engagement in Bristol and Guildford
We are pleased to announce Webinar #33 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 5th March 2025 - 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 #33 - Influences on polishing constructed wetland & Diverse experiences in UK greenspace settings
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #33. 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.
Please submit your published papers, reports, policy briefs, tools and guidance documents here
RECLAIM Network Plus Membership
We currently have 669 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.
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