PodParks

32. Nature Doesn’t Need Us—But We Need Nature

15 Apr 2025

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Season 3 of PodParks continues with a powerful narrative-style episode exploring our complex relationship with nature—and how nature-based solutions can help cities meet today’s biggest challenges.New host Maria Burnett, a parks strategist from Aotearoa New Zealand, brings us stories and reflections from three inspiring voices who are reshaping the way we think about urban nature:🌿 Cecil Konijnendijk, Co-Director of the Nature Based Solutions Institute🌱 Deborah Lambert, Co-Founder of Felix Landscape Architects🌳 Gabino Carballo, Project Coordinator at Natural Base SolutionsTogether, they reflect on the global momentum behind nature-based solutions, the role of advocacy committees, and the power of collaboration in transforming our cities into healthier, greener places for all.🗓️ As we head into Parks Week 2025, from April 28 to May 4, this episode offers timely insight into why urban green spaces are not just nice-to-haves—they're critical to community well-being, climate resilience, and social equity. Parks Week also marks a major milestone: World Urban Parks’ 10th anniversary, a celebration of a decade of progress and a commitment to the decade ahead.We’re deeply grateful to our guests for sharing their insights and experiences:Learn more about Cecil’s work at the3300rule.comExplore Deborah’s firm at felixwith2xs.nlConnect with Gabino on LinkedIn🎧 Listen now to reconnect with the natural world—and discover how global experts are bringing nature back into the heart of our cities.Subscribe and stay connected with the international parks community at worldurbanparks.org.

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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