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!

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  • 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
06. Added ValueItaly
Primavera 83
02. ProtectionGreece
Modernization of the town and land-planning legislation and other provisions
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
05. Environmental educationGreece
WWF “Green Spaces App”
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Physical space to promote several activities related to the environment
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Human rights instrument with an explicit, social development dimension
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
05. Environmental educationGreece
Kastoria Environmental Education Centre
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
05. Environmental educationSpain
App RIVER UP!
05. Environmental educationSpain
Plants for a future – PFAF
05. Environmental educationSpain
ARBOLAPP – Guide to wild trees
06. Added ValueGreece
The Metropolitan Park of Hellinikon
01. LegislationLithuania
The establishment, protection, management and control of protected areas
06. Added ValueSpain
Capaces – Acquire the necessary knowledge to promote sustainable development
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Environment for all & Look at the Environment
03. AccessibilityGreece
Determination of the conditions and the technical specifications for the construction and operation of playgrounds
02. ProtectionSpain
Waste and contaminated land management
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 221/2015 – Circular economy Law
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
03. AccessibilitySpain
Effectiveness and guarantee of the rights of opportunities of persons with disabilities
04. TransformationLithuania
Initiative to reduce social exclusion to inaccessible or poorly adapted public environments
05. Environmental educationItaly
iNaturalist
01. LegislationGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
05. Environmental educationSpain
Environmental volunteering project
05. Environmental educationItaly
Legambiente Formazione
01. LegislationSpain
Law 30/2014, of 3 December, on National Parks
01. LegislationItaly
Constitutional Law n.3/2001 – Title V
06. Added ValueLithuania
The sensory garden design based on seven human senses
02. ProtectionLithuania
The protection, management, and establishment of greenery on non-forestry land
05. Environmental educationSpain
Gardening Project
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote urban agriculture in the public space in big cities
01. LegislationSpain
Urban economic promotion through sustainable actions
01. LegislationGreece
Sustainable development of the cities and settlements of the country and other provisions
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App to maintain herb gardens and small gardens
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Regulations of the law on the social integration of the disabled
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Guidance for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
01. LegislationCyprus
Plan and Strategy on the “Development of a green point network”
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Material related to environmental education and sustainable development
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
04. TransformationGreece
Green Fund
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
05. Environmental educationItaly
Leafsnap
06. Added ValueItaly
Parchi per tutti (parks for all)
05. Environmental educationItaly
KEYtoNATURE
03. AccessibilityItaly
MD 236/1989 – General accessibility features of public spaces
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
05. Environmental educationPortugal
National strategy for environmental education
01. LegislationItaly
Guidance on shared green areas and parks (2017)
01. LegislationLithuania
Public relations in the field of environmental protection
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
01. LegislationSpain
Improvements of urban areas of special character
02. ProtectionLithuania
The relations of land ownership, management and administration in the Republic of Lithuania
03. AccessibilityCyprus
National Disability Strategy
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
03. AccessibilitySpain
Accessibility for people with disabilities in public spaces
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to enhance civil society participation into building a joint vision of the green city
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
02. ProtectionSpain
Greenhouse gas emission control and the greenhouse effect
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
04. TransformationLithuania
A place where visitors can learn about Lithuanian protected areas
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Technical specifications for sidewalks, and squares & Legislation on Safety of Use and Accessibility of Construction Works
05. Environmental educationPortugal
The Aquaquiz game to promote environmental literacy and awareness of the value of water
04. TransformationLithuania
Takais per Lietuva – National park accessibility, paying attention to those with disabilities
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
06. Added ValueGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
04. TransformationGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
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