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
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
02. ProtectionCyprus
Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus
05. Environmental educationItaly
iNaturalist
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
01. LegislationItaly
Guidance on shared green areas and parks (2017)
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Physical space to promote several activities related to the environment
01. LegislationCyprus
The Law on the Environmental Impact Assessment of Certain Plans and / or Programs of 2005
03. AccessibilityCyprus
National Disability Strategy
04. TransformationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature
04. TransformationItaly
Retake
02. ProtectionCyprus
Waste Prevention Programme 2015/2021
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
02. ProtectionLithuania
The relations of land ownership, management and administration in the Republic of Lithuania
06. Added ValueSpain
Bancales – Project on creating a garden space with an organic vegetable garden
01. LegislationCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
04. TransformationSpain
Bordablanca. Cultivando La Inserción
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
04. TransformationCyprus
Greenovation
05. Environmental educationSpain
App RIVER UP!
03. AccessibilitySpain
Accessibility for people with disabilities in public spaces
04. TransformationCyprus
Greening Cyprus
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
06. Added ValueItaly
Naturalmente accessibile
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
05. Environmental educationGreece
Kastoria Environmental Education Centre
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
05. Environmental educationItaly
KEYtoNATURE
06. Added ValueCyprus
Larnaca Municipal Garden
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
06. Added ValueGreece
Network of Greek Green Cities
05. Environmental educationLithuania
An app to explore historical objects in Lithuania
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
05. Environmental educationItaly
Urbact participatory
01. LegislationGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
06. Added ValueGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
01. LegislationItaly
Law 10/2013 “Norms for the development of urban green spaces”
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
01. LegislationCyprus
Plan and Strategy on the “Development of a green point network”
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Urban Gardens: Green corners in our city
03. AccessibilityItaly
Main guidelines for accessibility of public spaces
06. Added ValueGreece
The Metropolitan Park of Hellinikon
03. AccessibilityItaly
MD 236/1989 – General accessibility features of public spaces
06. Added ValueCyprus
Gardens of the future
06. Added ValueItaly
Primavera 83
04. TransformationPortugal
Initiative to safeguard the preservation and enjoyment of public green spaces
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Human rights instrument with an explicit, social development dimension
01. LegislationSpain
Development conditions and procedures affecting green areas
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
05. Environmental educationSpain
Project Green Vigilantes
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
04. TransformationLithuania
Initiative to reduce social exclusion to inaccessible or poorly adapted public environments
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
05. Environmental educationGreece
WWF “Green Spaces App”
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the environment
01. LegislationSpain
Law 30/2014, of 3 December, on National Parks
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
06. Added ValuePortugal
Sensory Eco-Park helping blind people to learn and enjoy the space with other senses
03. AccessibilityGreece
Technical instructions for the adaptation of existing buildings and infrastructure for their accessibility to people with disabilities
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Regulation 6.1H Law for Roads & Buildings for people with disabilities
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal framework for territorial management instruments
04. TransformationGreece
ECOCITY
02. ProtectionSpain
Waste and contaminated land management
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 221/2015 – Circular economy Law
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Material related to environmental education and sustainable development
04. TransformationGreece
Ecological Movement of Patras (OIKIPA)
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Technical specifications for sidewalks, and squares & Legislation on Safety of Use and Accessibility of Construction Works
01. LegislationGreece
Sustainable development of the cities and settlements of the country and other provisions
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
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