June 2025 Newsletter
Unblock systematic and institutional barriers to delivering nature-based climate adaptation in urban public spaces - particularly through the model of pocket parks
🌱 On 23rd May 2025, UK Pocket Parks, led by Charlotte Glazier CMLI and in collaboration with Ellen O'Hara of Meaningfully Ltd, hosted a powerful, action-driven workshop funded by RECLAIM Network Plus bringing together local authorities, thought leaders, and urban greening champions from across the UK.
The mission? To break down the barriers stopping us from delivering nature-based climate adaptation in our urban public spaces—especially through the brilliant model of pocket parks.
Curious about the insights and outcomes?
👉 Read the full blog post here: Unblock systematic and institutional barriers to delivering nature-based climate adaptation in urban public spaces - particularly through the model of pocket parks — RECLAIM
Streams of Change: Water for Food and Biodiversity UNITAR Global Water Academy Side Event
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UNITAR Global Water Academy, alongside CIFAL Surrey and RECLAIM Network Plus, hosted a virtual event titled Streams of Change: Exploring the Intersection of Water, Agriculture, and Biodiversity. Experts from diverse fields came together to discuss how clean water access, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity management are interconnected and essential to achieving key Sustainable Development Goals. Read the full article to learn how integrated water strategies can drive progress on SDGs 2, 6, and 15 here: Streams of Change: Water for Food and Biodiversity UNITAR Global Water Academy Side Event | UNITAR
Watch Now: Panel Discussion – GBGI Implementation: Opportunities and Challenges
In this dynamic panel discussion, chaired by Professor Prashant Kumar of the University of Surrey, leading voices from research, policy, and community sectors come together to explore the implementation of Green and Blue Infrastructure (GBGI).
The conversation highlights both the opportunities and the real-world challenges faced by stakeholders across the board. Panellists include Simon Crook from UKRI-EPSRC, Dr Maria Athanassiadou from the Met Office, Gwilym Owen from Cardiff Council and Ben McCallan from Zero Carbon Guildford and Surrey County Council, representing community-driven sustainability efforts. Don’t miss this in-depth look at how GBGI is shaping the future of our urban environments.
Explore and Share Research on Blue and Green Infrastructure
Don’t forget to visit the RECLAIM resources page, where you’ll find a growing collection of academic and research papers covering all aspects of blue and green infrastructure. You’re also welcome to contribute—simply click the link to explore the library or submit your own work to share with the community
Webinar #38 - The 3-30-300 Rule & Urban Flooding and The Impact of School Greening Work
We are pleased to announce Webinar #37 of the RECLAIM Network Plus Webinar Series on 2nd July 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 #37 - UKCEH Special! The 3-30-300 Rule and Health Equity & Regreening Cities
Thank you to everyone who attended Webinar #37. 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
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