News: Parks
Melbourne study shows how cities struggle to enhance urban tree cover
Many cities around the world are struggling to reconcile ambitious environmental targets with development pressures, according to a new study based on trees in the city of Melbourne. The…
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Deadline extended for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions
The deadline for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions has been extended to Monday 13th April to give everyone more time to submit, digital and remote options are being explored for…
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World Urban Parks emphasises that ‘Nature Never Closes’
Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential resources for…
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World Urban Parks Chief Executive emphasises the value of public green space in a time of crisis
Amid the current global Coronavirus pandemic, Neil McCarthy, Chief Executive of international open space advocacy body World Urban Parks, has shared his views on the value of public parks,…
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World Leisure names Canadian professor as first female chair
The World Leisure Organisation has appointed its first woman Chair - Canadian Professor Joanne Schroeder, along with a newly elected Vice-chair and its re-elected Treasurer. Following an…
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The 21st International Walk21 Conference calls for papers
The call for papers for the 21st International Walk21 Conference is open until 30th March 2020. The 21st International Walk21 Conference on Moving forward: Smart walkable city is to be…
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World Leisure announces 2019 International Innovation Prize results
The World Leisure Organisation has announced the results of the 2019 International Innovation Prize, presented during recent celebrations of the 2019 World Leisure Forum on ‘Leisure…
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World Leisure looks to build global excellence network
To foster its mission to promote leisure “as integral to social, cultural, economic and sustainable environment development”, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) is advancing…
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