
UrbanByNature´s Team
UrbanByNature brings together a diverse team of experts combining in-house technical knowledge and external strategic guidance. The initiative is supported by ICLEI’s dedicated team on nature-based solutions and biodiversity, which provides scientific expertise, policy insight, and practical experience from cities worldwide. This work is complemented by an advisory board composed of representatives from external organisations, offering multidisciplinary perspectives, strategic advice, and strong links to global networks.
ICLEI´s Team

Paola Lepori
Advocacy / Capacity- Building

Shreya Utkarsh
Climate-Environmental Quality-Health Nexus

Kassia Rudd
Communication, Dissemination & Awareness Raising

Anna Bruen
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services & Restoration

Priscila Franco Steier
Green Infrastructure / Blue Infrastructure

The UrbanByNature programme is funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union under Grant Agreements No. 730222 and No. 776604. It has received funding for an update by the Horizon Europe Programme under the Grant Agreement No 101003818. The sole responsibility for the content of this website lies within UrbanByNature and in no way reflects the views of the European Union.