Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Mayor of Stockholm Anna König Jerlmyr has to say about nature in her city:

“To safeguard and secure the biodiversity in the City of Stockholm we need a strategic approach. As part of the City of Stockholm’s systematic work to be a resilient, green and healthy city I am therefore proud to be signing the C40 Urban Nature Declaration. The signing of the declaration is one way to show how Stockholm will fulfil our goals on biodiversity under our city’s Environment Programme as well as national targets and several of the UN development goals under Agenda2030.”

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Paes has to say about nature in his city:

“Rio is the natural capital of Brazil. Our iconic mountains, beaches, and bays are celebrated in sambas songs that touch deep into the hearts and minds of the world. Our breathtaking landscape is a UNESCO heritage site.

The…

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Mayor of Medellín Daniel Quintero Calle has to say about nature in his city:

“En el Medellín del Futuro que estamos construyendo, queremos rendir homenaje a las montañas que nos rodean, los espacios verdes que nos inspiran y la biodiversidad que la ciudad nos ofrece. Nuestro compromiso es de consolidarnos como una ciudad…

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Minister of Environment and Climate Change Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray has to say about nature in Mumbai:

“Aarey Forest, Mumbai’s “natural green lung” is absolutely inseparable for the mega city. For every Mumbaikar, Aarey is much more than just a forest. It is a magnet for budding environmentalists, a space for recreation, peaceful sanctuary…

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Mayor of Durban Mxolisi Kaunda has to say about nature in his city:

“Beautiful, bountiful, balmy Durban; you inspire us with your biodiversity, climate, heritage and possibilities!

Four million people from diverse backgrounds lovingly call you home.

Where is your MAGIC?!

Tourists have flocked to you for decades as destination of choice, the…

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

For C40’s Executive Director Mark Watts, urban nature means cycling through the Lea Valley, and being able to observe wildlife across the seasons. Read his ode to London’s nature:

“For me, urban nature means the Lea Valley. I’ve been cycling up and down the river Lea since I moved to London in 1996, first on…

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Mayor of Barcelona Ada Colau has to say about nature in her city:

“The city of Barcelona is working hard on the challenges posed by the conservation of nature on Earth, climate change and the health of citizens. That is why we have advanced policies already in place, and are now endowed with…

Nature breathes life into our cities. As part of a new campaign to highlight the importance of urban nature to our everyday lives, C40 has invited mayors, artists, cultural influencers and other thought leaders from cities around the world to write a ‘Letter to Nature’.

Read what Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff has to say about nature in his city:

“As Mayor of Auckland, protecting and enhancing our region’s beautiful natural environment is a top priority.

Auckland is blessed with three harbours, 3200 kilometres of coastline, 48 maunga (volcanic cones), over 50 Hauraki Gulf islands and more than 4,000 parks…