Considering the multitude of benefits nature provides cities, why is it so hard to add more green to our urban fabric?

Linda Romanovska is a PhD candidate with UNSW Built Environment. Her research explores the best ways to assess the full value of living green infrastructure to optimise its many benefits to urban communities. Romanovska advises the European Union and other international, national and local agencies on adaptation to climate change planning, funding and implementation.
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2020 tested our resolve, and saw our lives change profoundly. If we take heed of these lessons, can we improve our lives for the better and hold onto the things we value most? These lessons can be the silver lining to all this disruption – and can help us thrive, not merely survive in challenging times.

In this series, hear from nine UNSW researchers as they explore what we can learn during this time of isolation and change.

Hosted by Rob Brooks.

Considering the multitude of benefits nature provides cities, why is it so hard to add more green to our urban fabric? Linda Romanovska is a PhD candidate with UNSW Built Environment. Her research explores the best ways to assess the full value of living green infrastructure to optimise its many benefits to urban communities. Romanovska advises the European Union and other international, national and local agencies on adaptation to climate change planning, funding and implementation. --- 2020 tested our resolve, and saw our lives change profoundly. If we take heed of these lessons, can we improve our lives for the better and hold onto the things we value most? These lessons can be the silver lining to all this disruption – and can help us thrive, not merely survive in challenging times. In this series, hear from nine UNSW researchers as they explore what we can learn during this time of isolation and change. Hosted by Rob Brooks.

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An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.

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