
From the classroom to urban planning: advancing NbS in Syracuse
In late January 2026, Syracuse hosted two highly participatory moments that connected CARDIMED and URWAN around a shared priority for the Mediterranean: building climate resilience
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In late January 2026, Syracuse hosted two highly participatory moments that connected CARDIMED and URWAN around a shared priority for the Mediterranean: building climate resilience

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