MDPI is pleased to announce the 24th Processes webinar, entitled “Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Cities and Communities: From Concept to Measurable Environmental Impact”. This webinar welcomes researchers, practitioners, and professionals interested in sustainable urban development, environmental remediation, and nature-based strategies for improving environmental resilience and community well-being.
As environmental pressures continue to intensify, including soil degradation, contamination, and increasing stress on water resources, there is a growing need for sustainable approaches that work in harmony with natural processes. This webinar will explore how nature-based solutions can support urban resilience, enhance environmental quality, and contribute to sustainable city and community development through low-impact and resource-efficient technologies.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the design, implementation, and evaluation of nature-based solutions, as well as the long-term environmental and societal impacts of these innovative strategies.
Keywords: nature-based solutions; ecosystem-based approaches; low-impact technologies; urban resilience; sustainable cities; sustainable environmental management
Date: 29 May 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. CEST
Webinar ID: 872 3378 6016
Register now for free!

Program:
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Speaker/Presentation
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Time in CEST
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MDPI Host Processes and webinar introduction
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10:00–10:05 a.m.
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Dr. Raluca-Maria Hlihor (Chair) Chair Introduction
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10:05–10:10 a.m.
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Prof. Dr. Alessandra Bonoli Nature-Based Solutions in practice: the case of Bologna as a model for sustainable urban development and resilience
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10:10–10:30 a.m.
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Dr. Petronela Cozma Phytoremediation: A Sustainable and Promising Bio-Based Approach to Heavy Metal Pollution Management
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10:30–10:50 a.m.
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Dr. Isabela-Maria Simion Nature-based solutions for circular cities – waste management through environmental biotechnology
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10:50–11:10 a.m.
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Dr. Diana Elena Radulescu Processes Journal Report
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11:10–11:20 a.m.
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Q&A Session
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11:20–11:35 a.m.
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Dr. Raluca-Maria Hlihor Closing of Webinar
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11:35–11:40 a.m.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join. Please note that participants registering with academic institutional email addresses may be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will notify you when the recording becomes available.
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Dr. Raluca-Maria Hlihor, Department of Exact Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania;
- Prof. Dr. Alessandra Bonoli, Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM), Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Italy;
- Dr. Petronela Cozma, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania;
- Dr. Isabela-Maria Simion, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania.