Join NATURA
NATURA is a global network of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working together to advance nature-based solutions for cities. We connect 1,100+ members across 50+ organizations in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Latin America, North America, the Middle East, and Europe. We share research, methods, and knowledge to help cities become more resilient through nature-based solutions.
How to Join
As an individual: Participate in working groups, convenings, and knowledge exchange. Early-career researchers can join our global network with mentorship and learning opportunities.
As an organization: Help shape research agendas, contribute local knowledge and case studies, host regional activities, and strengthen collaboration in your context and globally.
Benefits of joining
Access a global community. Connect with researchers and practitioners across regions working on the same challenges. Participate in thematic working groups on ecological resilience, governance, design for justice, urban informality, monitoring, and scaling.
Learn from real practice. Access our Global Roadmap for Urban Nature-Based Solutions, case studies from 150+ cities, and the latest peer-reviewed research. Attend annual convenings and monthly webinars to learn from others and share your own work.
Strengthen your region. Join or help lead a regional hub that connects local research and practice while staying linked to the global network.
Influence policy. NATURA directly informs science-policy processes at municipal, national, and international scales. Your research and practice can reach these pathways.
Build your career. Early-career researchers and practitioners can access mentorship, international research exchanges, and a peer community of 160+ members across 28 countries.
NATURA Members
NATURA includes 50+ partner networks, 400+ active members, and 1,100+ researchers and practitioners across Africa, Asia, Oceania, Latin America, North America, the Middle East, and Europe. NATURA is a network of networks, brought together by a shared commitment to evidence-based, equitable nature-based solutions for cities.