Building Greener Cities: Urban Roots Videotalks for Changemakers
Heatwaves, urban flooding, loneliness, stress may seem like separate problems. But they all link to one thing: our growing distance from green spaces.
Our videotalks discuss what we can do about it!
🌿 What if we brought nature back into our cities?
Our cities are becoming more and more disconnected from nature — and from the things that make everyday life healthier, happier and more human.
Heatwaves, urban flooding, loneliness, stress and declining wellbeing may seem like separate problems. But they can all be connected to one thing: our growing distance from green spaces.
This videotalk series is about changing that. 🌱
We’ll explore the principles of green and sustainable urbanism and, most importantly, what we can actually do about it.
🌱 Discover how to see urban spaces differently
🏙️ Explore how nature can become part of everyday city life
🌿 Get practical ideas for growing and greening spaces
🤝 Learn how to involve different people and build local partnerships
💡 Explore how digital tools can help turn ideas into action
No need to be an urban planner or gardening expert. Just bring your curiosity — and maybe a little willingness to get your hands dirty. 😉
Timeline:
10 September 2026 – What Makes a City Sustainable: 8 Principles
15 September 2026 – Climate Adaptation in Urban Areas: Lessons from Turia Park, Valencia
17 September 2026 – Design Your City: A Youth Guide to Inclusive Urban Planning
24 September 2026 – Turning Ideas into Impact: Social Entrepreneurship in the City
29 September 2026 – Plant. Grow. Live. - Touch Grass, Literally
01 October 2026 – Tech That Grows Green Cities
The webinars are scheduled at 10 am CET
Register: forms.gle/6ceJZRiyBQBCh1MK9
More info: www.urban-roots.eu
Contact: info@mymadeiraisland.com
The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
