Introduction
When nature came back to the cities
A grim scenario
Pollution, high temperatures, floods and biodiversity loss.
These are just some tangible effects of heavy urbanization worldwide, a situation that looks set to worsen with each passing year.
These are just some tangible effects of heavy urbanization worldwide, a situation that looks set to worsen with each passing year.
All for one, and one for all
Yet things can still change if timely action is taken.
Three cities have joined forces to do their part to mitigate the effects of climate change: Valladolid in Spain, Liverpool in the UK and Izmir in Turkey.
Three cities have joined forces to do their part to mitigate the effects of climate change: Valladolid in Spain, Liverpool in the UK and Izmir in Turkey.
A simple recipe: bringing nature back into urban areas
The three cities tackle environmental problems by implementing tens of nature-based solutions, such as green roofs and walls, parklets and water retention ponds.
They have also started educating people and raising their awareness about green issues close to home.
They have also started educating people and raising their awareness about green issues close to home.
Valladolid
Liverpool
Izmir
Unity creates strength
All over the world
The methodology has been successfully tested in URBAN GreenUP’s follower cities: Ludwigsburg (Germany), Mantova (Italy), Medellín (Colombia), Quy Nhon (Vietnam) and Chengdu (China).
And more cities are ready to replicate URBAN GreenUP’s philosophy and thrive in harmony with nature. They have come together in the project’s network of cities, to share experiences and learn from each other.
Want to hear about the URBAN GreenUP experience and lessons learned? Check them out in this good practice kit.
And more cities are ready to replicate URBAN GreenUP’s philosophy and thrive in harmony with nature. They have come together in the project’s network of cities, to share experiences and learn from each other.
Want to hear about the URBAN GreenUP experience and lessons learned? Check them out in this good practice kit.
Conclusions
You see?By coming together, we can still ensure a green future for our cities.
Credits
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URBAN GreenUP has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 730426.
URBAN GreenUP has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 730426.
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When nature came back to the cities
A grim scenario
All for one, and one for all
A simple recipe: bringing nature back into urban areas
Discover Valladolid’s green route
Learn more about what Valladolid is doing and where
Find out how Liverpool is embracing nature
Learn more about what Liverpool is doing and where
Learn about Izmir’s green vision
Learn more about what Izmir is doing and where
An international endeavour
Getting it right
All over the world
You see?
Want to know more about URBAN GreenUP?
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