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
03. AccessibilitySpain
Accessibility for people with disabilities in public spaces
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
04. TransformationCyprus
Gardens of the future
05. Environmental educationSpain
Acércate a los Parques – The park as an educational space
02. ProtectionItaly
LD 42/2004 – Regulation on urban and landscape management
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
03. AccessibilityItaly
RPD 503/1996 – technical dispositions against physical barriers and for universal design
03. AccessibilityItaly
Main guidelines for accessibility of public spaces
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Human rights instrument with an explicit, social development dimension
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Cyprus Centre of Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE)
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces, parks and Nature and biodiversity conservation areas
04. TransformationCyprus
Greenovation
06. Added ValueGreece
Network of Greek Green Cities
03. AccessibilityGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 21 paragraph 6
01. LegislationSpain
Urban economic promotion through sustainable actions
03. AccessibilityGreece
Special regulations for the accessibility of people with disabilities in public places
02. ProtectionCyprus
Waste Prevention Programme 2015/2021
06. Added ValueSpain
Bancales – Project on creating a garden space with an organic vegetable garden
06. Added ValuePortugal
Sensory Eco-Park helping blind people to learn and enjoy the space with other senses
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
01. LegislationLithuania
Public relations in the field of environmental protection
04. TransformationCyprus
Greening Cyprus
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
03. AccessibilityCyprus
The law on Persons with disabilities
01. LegislationItaly
Constitutional Law n.3/2001 – Title V
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 221/2015 – Circular economy Law
01. LegislationSpain
Development conditions and procedures affecting green areas
05. Environmental educationItaly
KEYtoNATURE
01. LegislationGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
05. Environmental educationGreece
QualityΝet Foundation (QNF): “In action for a better world”
01. LegislationGreece
Categories and content of land use
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
04. TransformationGreece
WWF Hellas
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote urban agriculture in the public space in big cities
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
01. LegislationGreece
Sustainable development of the cities and settlements of the country and other provisions
06. Added ValueGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Urban Gardens: Green corners in our city
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Environment for all & Look at the Environment
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Guidance for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
01. LegislationSpain
Law 30/2014, of 3 December, on National Parks
05. Environmental educationPortugal
National strategy for environmental education
04. TransformationLithuania
Takais per Lietuva – National park accessibility, paying attention to those with disabilities
05. Environmental educationItaly
iNaturalist
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Physical space to promote several activities related to the environment
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
02. ProtectionGreece
Modernization of the town and land-planning legislation and other provisions
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the forests and forest areas of the country
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
05. Environmental educationItaly
Legambiente Formazione
04. TransformationGreece
The Green Tank
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App to maintain herb gardens and small gardens
05. Environmental educationItaly
Gardeniser
05. Environmental educationSpain
Vivir los parques – Virtual tours, curiosities and data from urban parks
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
01. LegislationItaly
Law 10/2013 “Norms for the development of urban green spaces”
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
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
02. ProtectionSpain
Waste and contaminated land management
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