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Droughts, landslides, storms, forest megafires, zoonoses — environmental risks have escalated sharply over recent decades, and trees are among our most decisive defences against them. They regulate water flows, cool the microclimate, stabilise the ground, and create habitat for countless species. Yet European economies still tend to value trees only for their timber, overlooking the stability they

Heat waves, urban droughts, local flooding, and the urban heat island effect are intensifying across Europe, and the quality of life for city residents is suffering as a result. European cities need up-to-date knowledge and shared tools to build climate resilience with awareness. COOLCITY, developed by Polish remote sensing specialist MGGP Aero and a consortium of partners through the LIFE COOLCIT

In January 2026, Storm Kristin tore through Portugal. The team at Natural Business Intelligence (NBI) — a Portuguese consultancy working at the intersection of ecology, EU environmental regulation, and nature finance — was in the landfall region, and caught in the destruction. From that experience, one question lingered: how do you rebuild a more resilient territory? Their answer, launched in Apri

Coastal marine habitats are in crisis. An estimated 30-50% are severely degraded or already lost, with oyster reefs alone having declined by approximately 85% worldwide. Yet much of the global ocean economy, worth over €2.1 trillion annually, depends on these very ecosystems remaining healthy. ReefCircular, a Denmark-based regenerative aquaculture enterprise, is rethinking how marine restoration i

As European cities grow denser, the pressure to maintain functional urban green space has never been greater. NursiTree, a Netherlands-based company operating at the intersection of urban greening, civil engineering and climate adaptation, is tackling this challenge head-on with a system that treats trees not as temporary decoration, but as long-term climate infrastructure.At the heart of NursiTre

An exciting, new networking event for Impact investors, NbS projects and Nature-based Enterprises is taking place in London on 24th June as part of the London Climate Action Week.Private sector investment is essential to bridge the gap in financing Nature. However, there still remains a gulf in expectations between private investors and nature entrepreneurs and project developers. *Changing Mindse

GoNaturePositive! is launching an open call for cities and regions interested in exploring practical approaches towards a Nature-Positive Economy. As part of this initiative, a selected group will join the Nature-Positive Pioneer Programme, engaging in learning, peer exchange and practical reflection on how nature-positive approaches can be integrated into local policies, governance and economic d

Investment and business opportunities that can benefit nature have been wrongly typecast as limited to “bees, trees and farmers”. Global Canopy’s new book, The Little Book of Nature Business, busts that myth by showcasing nature innovations spanning eight economic sectors – including food, construction, utilities and extractives – with potential to scale and support the global transition toward a

After a stretch of very little sun in Dublin, on a lovely afternoon, the day after Valentine’s Day, we went to the Smock Alley to watch a love story. No ordinary story, but one carrying the weight of the Irish women who chose to be farmers, in what is a very male-dominated profession in Ireland. The love they have for their farms, their animals and the responsibility to the environment and the foo

Across Europe, many farmers want to adopt agroecological and regenerative practices but lack the financial security and market access to make the transition. Linked.Farm, a Belgium-based cooperative founded in 2015, was created to address this challenge by making farming economically viable while strengthening shorter, fairer food supply chains.Operating as a Farm2Fork digital platform, Linked.Far

In a world where cities are growing faster than green spaces can keep up, Helix Pflanzensysteme GmbH is proving that nature and urban development don’t have to compete. Founded in 2009, the German-based company has become a leader in vertical greening and immediate green solutions for dense urban environments. Their approach blends technical innovation, sustainability, and a deep understanding of

Technology permeates every facet of daily life. More than 1 trillion semiconductors are sold annually, while over 11,000 data centres are handling everything from streaming to 2 billion+ prompts sent daily to AI models. However, the sector remains dependent on limited natural resources and faces increasing physical threats from extreme weather events, which climate change and nature loss are exace

Verderosa Farm in Italy is reimagining what farming can look like when nature, community, and innovation come together. As highlighted in the case study, the farm was founded to counter the biodiversity loss and soil degradation caused by intensive, grain-fed dairy and beef systems, showing instead how grass-fed, regenerative practices can restore ecosystems while remaining productive.What makes V

“Nature is the foundation of a healthy economy and society, and it’s no longer enough to simply protect what remains. We need to restore what has been lost.”That was the message from Ciaran Forde, Business Development Manager (Ireland) at Wilderway, as he described their rewilding work in Portugal in collaboration with Rewilding Portugal.Nature Futures 25 brought together a diverse group of speake

Key Takeaways from Nature Futures 25 Nature Futures 25 brought together nature-based enterprises, serial entrepreneurs and investors to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities for nature-based enterprises and nature-based solutions as we transition to a nature-positive economy. The event primarily focused on the new opportunities in financing nature and multi-actor collaboration fo

By Douwe de Vestele, Project Officer at Voedsel Anders at the Agroecology Europe Forum in Malmö In an inspiring and interactive workshop, we introduced the Nature-Positive Economy in the agroecological movement.In short, the Nature-Positive Economy envisions an economic system that contributes to net nature restoration. For agriculture we look in the direction of agroecology as an inspiring moveme

Developed under NetworkNature’s NbS Task Force 3: Finance and Business Models (for NbS) in a Nature-Positive Economy and coordinated by the Invest4Nature project, this new publication brings together insights from 45 EU funded research and innovation projects to chart the course towards a competitive and resilient Nature-Positive Economy (NPE).An NPE ensures that the net outcome of all economic ac

The NbS Business Forum has officially launched at the NetworkNature Annual Event in Brussels. Bringing together SMEs, NbEs, and larger businesses, this space will convene actors to accelerate the uptake of nature-based solutions through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and opportunities in nature financing. The forum is now open for registrations; join the movement and help shape business innovat

By Emer Brangan, Siobhan McQuaid, Oisin Klinkenbergh, Lydia Maria Lienhart, Maëva Pratlong, and Canesia D'Andrea Amarysti Currently, there is a range of nature-based solutions (NbS) emerging, primarily supported by strong public funding, but a comprehensive market for NbS has not yet emerged. Despite the growing prominence of NbS in scientific and policy discussions, information and evidence perta

This report, developed within NetworkNature+ Task Force 6 on Co-Creation and Governance, highlights the persistent exclusion of commonly excluded stakeholders (CES)—such as marginalised communities, migrants, Indigenous peoples, youth, older adults, and those facing socio-economic vulnerabilities—from the co-creation of nature-based solutions (NbS). Inclusivity is shown to be essential for NbS to