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
- All
- 01. Legislation
- 02. Protection
- 03. Accessibility
- 04. Transformation
- 05. Environmental education
- 06. Added Value
- Cyprus
- Greece
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Portugal
- Spain
05. Environmental educationItaly
iNaturalist
04. TransformationGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
04. TransformationLithuania
Initiative to reduce social exclusion to inaccessible or poorly adapted public environments
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
01. LegislationPortugal
Municipal regulation related to green spaces
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
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. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal framework for territorial management instruments
02. ProtectionCyprus
Waste Prevention Programme 2015/2021
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal regime for nature conservation and biodiversity
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
05. Environmental educationItaly
Urbact participatory
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
03. AccessibilityItaly
RPD 503/1996 – technical dispositions against physical barriers and for universal design
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
06. Added ValueItaly
Naturalmente accessibile
06. Added ValueItaly
Parchi per tutti (parks for all)
03. AccessibilityLithuania
The adaptation of general use objects of a building to the needs of the disabled
06. Added ValueSpain
Bancales – Project on creating a garden space with an organic vegetable garden
04. TransformationCyprus
Greenovation
06. Added ValueItaly
Primavera 83
06. Added ValueSpain
Capaces – Acquire the necessary knowledge to promote sustainable development
06. Added ValueGreece
Network of Greek Green Cities
04. TransformationCyprus
Gardens of the future
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Association dedicated to the environmental education in formal and non-formal training
01. LegislationGreece
Categories and content of land use
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
05. Environmental educationItaly
Leafsnap
04. TransformationSpain
Bordablanca. Cultivando La Inserción
04. TransformationPortugal
Initiative to safeguard the preservation and enjoyment of public green spaces
01. LegislationSpain
Law 30/2014, of 3 December, on National Parks
06. Added ValueGreece
The Metropolitan Park of Hellinikon
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
05. Environmental educationSpain
App RIVER UP!
02. ProtectionSpain
Greenhouse gas emission control and the greenhouse effect
02. ProtectionSpain
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”
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
04. TransformationGreece
Green Fund
01. LegislationItaly
Law 10/2013 “Norms for the development of urban green spaces”
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to enhance civil society participation into building a joint vision of the green city
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
06. Added ValueCyprus
Larnaca Municipal Garden
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Program to encourage actions and recognize the quality work developed by the school
05. Environmental educationGreece
Kastoria Environmental Education Centre
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Regulation 6.1H Law for Roads & Buildings for people with disabilities
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
03. AccessibilityGreece
Special regulations for the accessibility of people with disabilities in public places
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the forests and forest areas of the country
01. LegislationItaly
Constitutional Law n.3/2001 – Title V
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Urban Gardens: Green corners in our city
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
01. LegislationCyprus
Strategy on Biological Diversity (2020)
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Guidance for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
05. Environmental educationItaly
KEYtoNATURE
02. ProtectionPortugal
National Network of Protected Areas
05. Environmental educationPortugal
The Aquaquiz game to promote environmental literacy and awareness of the value of water
04. TransformationSpain
Plan del Verde y de la Biodiversidad de Barcelona
05. Environmental educationGreece
