Looking back on two inspiring days in Brussels!

On 8 and 9 April, the URBAN consortium gathered in Brucity for our second in‑person workshop. Two days filled with collaboration, sharp discussions, and concrete steps toward a shared approach for urban biodiversity and ecological connectivity.

We worked on:
  • Aligning methodologies for connectivity assessments 
  • Shared definitions and mapping requirements for urban challenges
  • Insights on citizens’ perception and acceptance of urban wildlife 
  • A project‑wide approach to data & community engagement 
  • Joint workplans for the upcoming project periods


It was great to see partners from across North West Europe bring together their expertise — from GIS and ecology to citizen engagement and urban planning. The energy and commitment clearly show that we can make real impact together.

A big thank‑you to the City of Brussels for hosting us. Looking forward to the next steps in June!


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