JUSTNature Final Conference: Towards JUST, Sustainable Urban Transformations

Conference Details

Date: 10 February 2026

Time: 09:00

Duration: 2 days

Location: Atelier 29, Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Cost: Free

Organiser: University of Malta

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Conference Description

The conference will explore how nature-based solutions can support urban transformation while placing social justice, co-governance, and participation at the centre of decision-making. Through talks, interactive workshops, and panel discussions, participants will engage with real-world experiences from seven JUSTNature sites across European cities, covering themes such as: co-creation and participatory action approaches, urban green infrastructure and climate resilience, co-governance models and social innovation, linking local action to European policy frameworks. On 11 February, participants will have the opportunity to join a guided site visit to innovative JUSTNature green interventions in the neighbouring city of Leuven. The visit will provide a closer look at the stories and processes behind these solutions. Highlights include Constantin Meunierstraat, a community-led greening project, and Leuven Central, where nature-based solutions have enhanced the quality of life in a detention facility.