In Podparks, Cecilia Vaca Jones shares how investing in children transforms cities, offering ideas for inclusive, playful, and people-centred urban life.
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On the Ground: Regional Leaders Shaping the Future of Parks
On the Ground: Regional Leaders Shaping the Future of Parks What do parks look like across the globe, and how do local contexts shape global action? In this special panel episode, host Maria Burnett is joined by four World Urban Parks Regional Committee Chairs: Juan Carlos Acevedo (Latin America), Julia Watson (Africa), Carl McLean (Europe),...
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Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part II
In part two of our special 10-year anniversary celebration, host Maria Burnett is joined by three leaders shaping the future direction of World Urban Parks: Mark Bowater, Michael Boland, and Hannah Chapman-Carr.
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Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part I
As WUP celebrates its tenth birthday, we’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the story of how a global parks movement was born, and where it might go next.
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Board Vacancies & Nominations – 2024
The Board of Directors is seeking nominations for 11 vacant positions. The nomination period will open on June 22nd and close on July 22nd, 2024. All nominations must be submitted by the closing date
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Step Into Tomorrow at the 2024 Future Green City World Congress
As the event draws nearer each day, we are thrilled to share exciting updates and the final details of our program
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Activities Parks Week 2024
World Urban Parks is looking to incorporate webinars, blogs, and discussion forums during World Parks Week. These activities will highlight and educate people about the different initiatives that urban parks around the world are involved in.
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Resources Parks Week 2024
World Urban Parks intends to work with the following World Urban Parks Advocacy Committees to create and share resources that support and advocate for the importance and significance of World Parks Week and urban parks.
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Parks Week 2024
From April 28th to May 5th, 2024, join us in celebrating the irreplaceable value of urban green spaces during World Parks Week. This year, we’re focusing on the incredible benefits that large urban parks bring to our communities, health, and environment.
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Why urban green spaces are as important as natural reserves
A study comparing urban greenspaces with natural areas has revealed they’re contributing a lot more to ecosystems than previously thought.
