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
Urbact participatory
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
05. Environmental educationSpain
Project Green Vigilantes
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
02. ProtectionLithuania
General principles of working and implementing an agricultural and rural development
04. TransformationGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
01. LegislationCyprus
Plan and Strategy on the “Development of a green point network”
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
04. TransformationLithuania
A place where visitors can learn about Lithuanian protected areas
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Cyprus Centre of Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE)
01. LegislationLithuania
The establishment, protection, management and control of protected areas
03. AccessibilityGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 21 paragraph 6
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
01. LegislationSpain
Development conditions and procedures affecting green areas
01. LegislationPortugal
Municipal regulation related to green spaces
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Material related to environmental education and sustainable development
01. LegislationCyprus
Strategy on Biological Diversity (2020)
05. Environmental educationSpain
ARBOLAPP – Guide to wild trees
06. Added ValueLithuania
The sensory garden design based on seven human senses
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
04. TransformationPortugal
Initiative to safeguard the preservation and enjoyment of public green spaces
05. Environmental educationGreece
Kastoria Environmental Education Centre
01. LegislationGreece
Categories and content of land use
06. Added ValueItaly
Primavera 83
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Regulation 6.1H Law for Roads & Buildings for people with disabilities
04. TransformationSpain
Plan del Verde y de la Biodiversidad de Barcelona
05. Environmental educationItaly
Gardeniser
04. TransformationGreece
The Green Tank
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
04. TransformationCyprus
Greenovation
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
06. Added ValuePortugal
Sensory Eco-Park helping blind people to learn and enjoy the space with other senses
02. ProtectionCyprus
Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Physical space to promote several activities related to the environment
02. ProtectionSpain
Greenhouse gas emission control and the greenhouse effect
04. TransformationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature
04. TransformationGreece
WWF Hellas
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
04. TransformationLithuania
Takais per Lietuva – National park accessibility, paying attention to those with disabilities
01. LegislationItaly
LD 133/2014 – “SbloccaItalia”
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Association dedicated to the environmental education in formal and non-formal training
03. AccessibilitySpain
Accessibility for people with disabilities in public spaces
04. TransformationCyprus
Gardens of the future
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
03. AccessibilityItaly
MD 236/1989 – General accessibility features of public spaces
02. ProtectionItaly
LD 42/2004 – Regulation on urban and landscape management
06. Added ValueCyprus
Larnaca Municipal Garden
06. Added ValueGreece
Network of Greek Green Cities
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
02. ProtectionGreece
Protection of the forests and forest areas of the country
04. TransformationItaly
Zappata Romana
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
06. Added ValueItaly
Naturalmente accessibile
05. Environmental educationSpain
App RIVER UP!
06. Added ValueSpain
Capaces – Acquire the necessary knowledge to promote sustainable development
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
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. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal regime for nature conservation and biodiversity
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Regulations of the law on the social integration of the disabled
03. AccessibilityItaly
Main guidelines for accessibility of public spaces
03. AccessibilitySpain
Equality rights and equal treatment of persons with disabilities
03. AccessibilitySpain
Effectiveness and guarantee of the rights of opportunities of persons with disabilities
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces, parks and Nature and biodiversity conservation areas
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
06. Added ValueSpain
Accessible Parks and Gardens Plan of Valencian Community
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
05. Environmental educationSpain
Environmental volunteering project
06. Added ValueGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
02. ProtectionCyprus
