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340 administrative and political spheres as well as different expert networks of scientists and practitioners. 15.2.4.4 Main Challenges Despite the fact that there are many good examples of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and promotion of human health in place, there is still a need to increase both the evidence base as well as the awareness of decision makers and practitioners of biodiversity’s contributions for human health and well-being. In addition, the co-benefits of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation should be highlighted for policy-makers and regional planning authorities. In order to foster the wider application of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and promotion of human health, and to deliver positive results, the provision of guidance and the sharing of experiences on the effective design and management of green spaces are key factors. Contact information: https://www.ecbcc2017jimdo.com/ and https://www.bfn. de/en/activities/climate-change-and-biodiversity/events/biodiversity-and-health-in- the-face-of-climate-change.html 15.2.5 Regional Capacity-Building Workshop on  Biodiversity and  Human Health for  the  WHO Europe Region 15.2.5.1 Introduction The Regional capacity-building workshop on biodiversity and health for the WHO European region, held on 23–25 October 2017  in Helsinki, Finland, was jointly convened by the Secretariat of the CBD and the WHO.  It was convened in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Energy and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Finland. The WHO Regional Office for Europe also provided technical input and support through the European Centre for Environment and Health. The objective of the workshop was to build capacity among policy makers in the region and to strengthen collaboration, engagement and policy coherence between national agencies responsible for biodiversity and those responsible for health, its Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and to contribute to enhanced national implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020, and related Sustainable Development Goals. It also aimed to assist in mainstreaming biodiversity-health linkages in national biodiversity strategies and action plans and national health strategies, and to contribute to the implementation of global commitments for sustainable development including decision XIII/6, concluded at the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP) to H. Keune et al.