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“Natural space is not just decoration for the city — it’s the backbone of the infrastructure for the city,” 💬 GIZ Ecuador's Juan Pablo Díaz. That's why 2025–2026 WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities finalist 🏆 Sistema Verde Urbano is connecting green space across Loja, 🇪🇨. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4acptPQ
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