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

Tentative dates for webinars to be organised in 2026 include:

• 25 February - webinar on the UNP+ Framework 
• 3 March - webinar on Spatial Planning for Urban Nature Plans
• 24 March - webinar on Financing and Collaborative Business Models for Urban Nature Plans
• April - webinar on Key Elements in Urban Nature Plans
• May - webinar on Justice through Urban Nature Plans
• June – webinar on Exploring Assessment and Monitoring for Urban Nature Plans

Join us on 25 February to explore the Urban Nature Plans+ Framework and how cities can use it to design and deliver effective and ambitious Urban Nature Plans. This webinar introduces the 10-step approach, key enabling structures, and real examples from UNP+ cities to help participants move from ambition to implementation. 

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, this webinar will further our objectives to share valuable lessons and examples with cities.  Don't miss out!