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
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
04. TransformationGreece
ECOCITY
05. Environmental educationLithuania
An app to explore historical objects in Lithuania
02. ProtectionLithuania
General principles of working and implementing an agricultural and rural development
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
01. LegislationGreece
Categories and content of land use
01. LegislationCyprus
Strategy on Biological Diversity (2020)
06. Added ValueItaly
Parchi per tutti (parks for all)
04. TransformationGreece
Green Fund
04. TransformationCyprus
Greening Cyprus
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
01. LegislationGreece
Environmental upgrading and private urban planning – Sustainable development of settlements – Regulations on forest law and other provisions
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal regime for nature conservation and biodiversity
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 221/2015 – Circular economy Law
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to enhance civil society participation into building a joint vision of the green city
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
01. LegislationItaly
LD 133/2014 – “SbloccaItalia”
04. TransformationGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the environment
04. TransformationGreece
Ecological Movement of Patras (OIKIPA)
04. TransformationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature
04. TransformationItaly
Zappata Romana
04. TransformationGreece
The Green Tank
01. LegislationLithuania
The establishment, protection, management and control of protected areas
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Material related to environmental education and sustainable development
01. LegislationCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
03. AccessibilitySpain
Effectiveness and guarantee of the rights of opportunities of persons with disabilities
04. TransformationLithuania
Takais per Lietuva – National park accessibility, paying attention to those with disabilities
05. Environmental educationSpain
Plants for a future – PFAF
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
04. TransformationSpain
Plan del Verde y de la Biodiversidad de Barcelona
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Environment for all & Look at the Environment
02. ProtectionGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
04. TransformationLithuania
A place where visitors can learn about Lithuanian protected areas
01. LegislationItaly
Guidance on shared green areas and parks (2017)
05. Environmental educationSpain
Gardening Project
03. AccessibilitySpain
Equality rights and equal treatment of persons with disabilities
05. Environmental educationItaly
Legambiente Formazione
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
02. ProtectionSpain
Greenhouse gas emission control and the greenhouse effect
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
03. AccessibilityLithuania
The adaptation of general use objects of a building to the needs of the disabled
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Guidance for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
01. LegislationGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
06. Added ValueGreece
The Metropolitan Park of Hellinikon
06. Added ValueSpain
Capaces – Acquire the necessary knowledge to promote sustainable development
03. AccessibilityItaly
MD 236/1989 – General accessibility features of public spaces
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
01. LegislationCyprus
The Law on the Environmental Impact Assessment of Certain Plans and / or Programs of 2005
02. ProtectionLithuania
The protection, management, and establishment of greenery on non-forestry land
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Technical specifications for sidewalks, and squares & Legislation on Safety of Use and Accessibility of Construction Works
02. ProtectionCyprus
Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus
06. Added ValueLithuania
The sensory garden design based on seven human senses
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
06. Added ValueCyprus
Gardens of the future
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
04. TransformationCyprus
Greenovation
02. ProtectionGreece
Modernization of the town and land-planning legislation and other provisions
01. LegislationPortugal
Municipal regulation related to green spaces
05. Environmental educationSpain
Environmental volunteering project
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces, parks and Nature and biodiversity conservation areas
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
01. LegislationGreece
Sustainable development of the cities and settlements of the country and other provisions
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Regulation 6.1H Law for Roads & Buildings for people with disabilities
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
05. Environmental educationGreece
Kastoria Environmental Education Centre
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
06. Added ValueGreece
Network of Greek Green Cities
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