Putting nature at the heart of cities: Strasbourg, a pioneer in urban ecology • FRANCE 24 English

Urban sprawl poses a significant threat to global biodiversity, resulting in the gradual disappearance of mammals, birds, butterflies and other vital insects within urban areas. However, integrating nature within cities plays a crucial role in mitigating urban heat, air and water pollution, flood hazards and carbon emissions. The eastern French city of Strasbourg has emerged as a pioneer by prioritising the inclusion of nature in its urban planning strategies. FRANCE 24's Rebecca Martin, Bastien Dufour and Lauren Bain report.
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