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Episode 2: Greening Cities

Our Biodiversity working group is creating a podcast series that delves deeper into nature-based solutions (NbS), offering expert insights through engaging conversations with leading professionals in this field.

In this episode, we talk to Cecil Konijnendijk (Nature-based Solutions Institute (NBSI)). Cecil is one of the world’s leading urban forestry experts with more than 30 years of experience studying, teaching, and advising on the topics of nature-based solutions and urban forestry. Cecil is from and currently living in the Netherlands, but has previously lived, worked and educated others on urban forestry all over the world. His work as an academic has him ranking among the top 2% scientists in the world. He has co-founded the Nature-based Solutions Institute (NBSI). A key topic covered in this conversation is the 3:30:300 rule.

You can find this episode and more in the GCE podcast Climate Matters on Spotify which covers a range of topics relating to climate activism and policy-making. Check out more.