Soil - Tree - Climate in Town and Country
UFT / BOKU Tulln, Konrad Lorenzstraße 24, 3430 Tulln
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- Soil - Tree - Climate in Town and Country
- 2024-09-26T00:00:00+02:00
- 2024-09-27T23:59:59+02:00
- International Conference und Excursion on September 26th and 27th 2024 in Tulln (AT)
In view of the advancing climate change and the associated extreme weather conditions and catastrophic events such as landslides, flooding, heat waves and dry spells, cities, municipalities and regions are increasingly interested in concrete measures to adapt to climate change.
Soils play a central role in this, provided they are available in the appropriate quality and quantity. Important functions include water storage, evaporation and cooling, provision of nutrients or buffering of pollutants. Additional effects such as increasing biodiversity, enhancing aesthetic quality, fruit utilisation, etc. can be achieved by planting trees and shrubs.
Trees in the city and in the landscape are central elements of so-called nature-based solutions - a term that entered the public debate around 20 years ago. The European Commission understands this to mean solutions that are inspired by nature, are cost-effective, offer environmental, social and economic benefits and contribute to strengthening resilience.
The 2024 annual conference will focus on the role of woody plants in settlements and cultural landscapes - often referred to as agroforestry systems -, present successful examples from various municipalities and regions in Europe and discuss the potential for adapting to climate change at various levels.
The event is organised by the European Land and Soil Alliance ELSA and is being held in cooperation with the Province of Lower Austria, the Municipality of Tulln, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) and Climate Alliance Austria.