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11 - 19 JUNE 2020

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Making nature a part of urban landscapes  
 

Cities are home to over half of humanity, and are key places for balancing human needs with environmental sustainability.

Almost 70% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas by the year 2050 according to UN estimates. How we introduce and support natural areas within cities is crucial to biodiversity and to human health and wellbeing, as illustrated by these stories from IUCN Members and partners.

Urban nature will be discussed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 in Marseille, France, under the theme: Managing Landscapes for Nature and People.

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The Healthy, Biophilic City

A biophilic city is one where nature is both abundant and accessible to its inhabitants. The Biophilic Cities organisation promotes city dwellers’ connection to nature, and simultaneously helps improve human health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Read more
Mapping Africa’s Urban Nature  

ICLEI Africa has developed an innovative tool that is putting nature on the map in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The new methodology intends to track and map natural assets and ecosystems within urban environments in the Global South. Read more.
Urban Nature for Health 

People living in urban environments have a higher risk of developing mental illnesses and stress-related disorders. Direct contact with nature can significantly relieve these conditions. The Nature For Health foundation is working to bridge the gap between city dwellers and the natural environment. Read more
 
Lastest Congress News
IUCN Congress 2020 motions are now available  

Motions are the mechanism by which IUCN Members influence third parties and create the body of IUCN’s general policy. The list of motions accepted for discussion by IUCN Member organisations is now available. Read more
 
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- Banner – Picture: StockSnap / Pixabay
- The Healthy, Biophilic City – Picture: Free-Photo / Pixabay
- Mapping Africa’s Urban Nature – Picture: Mugwe Juniour / Pixabay
- Nature for Health – Picture: Jess Foami / Pixabay
- Motions - Picture: Somnuk Krobkum / Getty Images
- Congress Themes – Picture: Andresr / Getty images
- Congress Registration – Picture: Eric McNatt / IUCN
- Become a Partner – Picture: Sylvain Cordier / Getty Images

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