The OneSTOP project is working to address the spread and impact of terrestrial invasive alien species (IAS) across Europe. Through research, collaboration, and outreach, we aim to support more effective prevention, detection, and management of IAS. The first version of the project’s website is available in eight languages and serves as a central hub for…
As part of the “Wekerle, Naturally!” urban biodiversity programme within the Co-Bio project, a drawing competition titled “Do Animals Live at Your Place?” invited children and young people -from kindergarten to high school- to reflect creatively on the animals that share our urban environment. The competition received many imaginative entries from participants aged 5 to…
What does it mean to be a care-full scholar?Caring in your research, your work, and your everyday choices isn’t just a personal ethic — it’s a path to more just, sustainable, and nature-connected futures. This spring, next to the coast of the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands, a group of emerging researchers (PhD students from…
The United Nations designated May 22 as nternational Day for Biological Diversity to celebrate the intricate web of life that sustains our planet and underpins human well-being. This year’s theme, “Harmony with nature and sustainable development,” highlights the urgent need to align our progress with the health of the ecosystems we depend on. Biodiversity is…
FEDŐ NÉLKÜL / WITHOUT A COVER is a collaborative project initiated by Internép in partnership with the Budapest Methodological Social Center and its Institutions (BMSZKI, including homeless shelter) and the editorial team of Without a Cover. This partnership embarks on a community-driven exploration of Népszínház Street, fostering connections and exchanges between the participants and the…
Internép has been delivering a placemaking process on Népszínház street, named after the former People’s Theatre, located in the centre of Budapest, until 1965. This multicultural street has always been an important city artery, connecting the outside with the inside, the new with the old, the resident with the foreigner. Today, the street, deprived of…
We kicked off the month with an engaging event about bats, led by zoologist and bat expert Ágnes Nagy, who introduced participants of all ages to the world of bats through interactive games and tools. She held a captivating morning presentation about the fascinating lives of bats, followed by an evening bat walk, where participants…
GreenFormation is an integral part of EMCCINNO, a project dedicated to fostering systemic change through artistic innovation and community-driven transformation. EMCCINNO aims to empower cultural and creative industries to lead sustainable climate transitions by refining and scaling innovative business models across Europe. The initiative highlights the role of arts and culture in addressing climate challenges,…
The third issue of the Co-Bio newsletter highlights the exchange visit held in Vienna from February 25–27, 2025, where project partners and local participants came together to share knowledge, explore field sites, and reflect on urban biodiversity and co-creation. Hosted by Öko Campus Wien and Gartenpolylog, the three-day meeting featured excursions to biodiversity-focused sites, presentations…
With spring approaching, gardens and green spaces are slowly coming to life, offering the perfect opportunity to observe pollinators and create a welcoming habitat for them. The “Wekerle, természetesen!” (Wekerle, naturally!) event series continued with a session titled “Pollinators Are Our Friends”, focusing on the essential role of pollinators in our ecosystems and how to…