Building capacity for ambitious and robust urban nature plans – join our webinars in 2026
The UNP+ project is striving to make urban nature the norm, not the exception. By working with cities, we aim to halt biodiversity loss and enhance urban ecosystems, fostering healthier and more resilient communities. A primary goal for the UNP+ project is the development of a Capacity Building Programme (CBP) that facilitates urban nature plans in cities across Europe.
The CBP is a living programme developing over the life of the UNP+ project. It includes three key parts – a micro course (with a diversity of thematic guides under development), interactive webinars, and a collection of short briefs. There are over 35 short briefs available in the CBP and in 2026, there are plans for a diversity of webinars on key topics for advancing urban nature plans.
In July 2025, the CBP organised its inaugural webinar on reflexive monitoring for urban nature plans. Reflexive monitoring is an evaluation method that offers insight into the progress of projects in real time, supporting urban practitioners and professionals to evaluate day-to-day activities. Over 70 participants from 32 countries attended the webinar. Some testimonials include:
“The webinar offered practical insight into how reflexive monitoring can strengthen day-to-day urban nature planning.” Baláz Kozak
“The session clearly demonstrated how reflexive monitoring can enhance learning across teams and support more adaptive, evidence-based decision-making in urban nature planning.” Apostolos Malamakis
Upcoming webinars:
- 22 June 2026 – webinar on Exploring Assessment and Monitoring for Urban Nature Plans: registration is open!
- September 2026 - webinar on Justice through Urban Nature Plans
Previous webinars:
- 25 February 2026 - webinar on the UNP+ Framework
This webinar presented the Urban Nature Plans+ Framework and how cities can use it to design and deliver effective and ambitious urban nature plans. It introduced the 10-step approach, key enabling structures, and real examples from UNP+ cities to help participants move from ambition to implementation.
- 3 March 2026 - webinar on Spatial Planning for Urban Nature Plans
This webinar explored the critical role that spatial planning and management instruments can play for climate resilience and nature positive development, particularly under the Nature Restoration Regulation and in view of the New European Climate Adaptation Plan.
- 29 April 2026 - webinar on Financing Mechanisms for Urban Nature
This UNP+ webinar focused on peer-to-peer learning around financing mechanisms for implementing urban nature. City experts from UNP+ lighthouse cities and Invest4Nature exchanged their insights.
The UNP+ project brings together cities and partners from across Europe to advance Urban Nature Plans. Along with over 35 short briefs in our Capacity Building Programme, our webinars provide valuable lessons and examples with cities. Don't miss out!
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