Database for green shared spaces in urban areas

This Database is an innovative package of existing examples, references, effective practices, and tools, on how to transform shared spaces in urban areas, into green environmentally friendly areas.

The information contained in the Database is for the use of adult educators, educational centres, and the educational community, who are giving emphasis on environmental issues and on issues related to the development of sustainable and more inclusive societies.

You can navigate to the Database by selecting one of the following sections:

  • Legislation
  • Protection
  • Accessibility
  • Transformation
  • Environmental Education
  • Added Value

or you can find the information you need by choosing one of the countries.

The Database is to be considered as a snapshot of the current state of affairs, and it will be updated regularly. If you want to contribute to the following data, please feel free to contact us!

  • All
  • 01. Legislation
  • 02. Protection
  • 03. Accessibility
  • 04. Transformation
  • 05. Environmental education
  • 06. Added Value
  • Cyprus
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Lithuania
  • Portugal
  • Spain
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  • All
  • 01. Legislation
  • 02. Protection
  • 03. Accessibility
  • 04. Transformation
  • 05. Environmental education
  • 06. Added Value
  • Cyprus
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Lithuania
  • Portugal
  • Spain
01. LegislationCyprus
Plan and Strategy on the “Development of a green point network”
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the environment
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote urban agriculture in the public space in big cities
05. Environmental educationSpain
Project Green Vigilantes
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces, parks and Nature and biodiversity conservation areas
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
04. TransformationGreece
Ecological Movement of Patras (OIKIPA)
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
03. AccessibilityGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 21 paragraph 6
03. AccessibilityItaly
RPD 503/1996 – technical dispositions against physical barriers and for universal design
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
06. Added ValueItaly
Naturalmente accessibile
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
03. AccessibilityGreece
Determination of the conditions and the technical specifications for the construction and operation of playgrounds
03. AccessibilityGreece
Technical instructions for the adaptation of existing buildings and infrastructure for their accessibility to people with disabilities
06. Added ValuePortugal
This project tried creating community gardens in an urban context
01. LegislationCyprus
The Law on the Environmental Impact Assessment of Certain Plans and / or Programs of 2005
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Regulation 6.1H Law for Roads & Buildings for people with disabilities
03. AccessibilityCyprus
National Disability Strategy
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
02. ProtectionLithuania
The protection, management, and establishment of greenery on non-forestry land
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Physical space to promote several activities related to the environment
02. ProtectionSpain
Waste and contaminated land management
01. LegislationGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
05. Environmental educationSpain
App “Vías Verdes y Red Natura 2000”
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
06. Added ValuePortugal
Sensory Eco-Park helping blind people to learn and enjoy the space with other senses
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
02. ProtectionGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
05. Environmental educationGreece
QualityΝet Foundation (QNF): “In action for a better world”
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
05. Environmental educationItaly
Gardeniser
04. TransformationItaly
Zappata Romana
03. AccessibilityCyprus
The law on Persons with disabilities
06. Added ValueItaly
Primavera 83
06. Added ValueCyprus
Larnaca Municipal Garden
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Urban Gardens: Green corners in our city
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
01. LegislationCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Human rights instrument with an explicit, social development dimension
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
05. Environmental educationItaly
Legambiente Formazione
02. ProtectionCyprus
Waste Prevention Programme 2015/2021
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to enhance civil society participation into building a joint vision of the green city
01. LegislationSpain
Urban economic promotion through sustainable actions
04. TransformationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the forests and forest areas of the country
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
01. LegislationItaly
Law 10/2013 “Norms for the development of urban green spaces”
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal framework for territorial management instruments
06. Added ValueSpain
Accessible Parks and Gardens Plan of Valencian Community
04. TransformationGreece
ECOCITY
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
04. TransformationGreece
The Green Tank
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
01. LegislationItaly
LD 133/2014 – “SbloccaItalia”
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Environment for all & Look at the Environment
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
05. Environmental educationLithuania
An app to explore historical objects in Lithuania
04. TransformationCyprus
Gardens of the future
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Program to encourage actions and recognize the quality work developed by the school
04. TransformationCyprus
Greening Cyprus
01. LegislationPortugal
Municipal regulation related to green spaces
01. LegislationLithuania
Public relations in the field of environmental protection
05. Environmental educationGreece
WWF “Green Spaces App”
05. Environmental educationPortugal
The Aquaquiz game to promote environmental literacy and awareness of the value of water
01. LegislationCyprus
Strategy on Biological Diversity (2020)

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