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. AccessibilityGreece
Determination of the conditions and the technical specifications for the construction and operation of playgrounds
03. AccessibilityGreece
Technical instructions for the adaptation of existing buildings and infrastructure for their accessibility to people with disabilities
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Regulations of the law on the social integration of the disabled
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Environment for all & Look at the Environment
03. AccessibilityItaly
RPD 503/1996 – technical dispositions against physical barriers and for universal design
05. Environmental educationSpain
App “Vías Verdes y Red Natura 2000”
05. Environmental educationItaly
Legambiente Formazione
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Technical specifications for sidewalks, and squares & Legislation on Safety of Use and Accessibility of Construction Works
03. AccessibilityCyprus
National Disability Strategy
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal regime for nature conservation and biodiversity
05. Environmental educationSpain
Plants for a future – PFAF
01. LegislationSpain
Urban economic promotion through sustainable actions
06. Added ValueGreece
The Metropolitan Park of Hellinikon
04. TransformationItaly
GELSO – GEstione Locale per la SOstenibilità ambientale (Local management for environmental sustainability)
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
06. Added ValuePortugal
Sensory Eco-Park helping blind people to learn and enjoy the space with other senses
05. Environmental educationLithuania
An app to explore historical objects in Lithuania
03. AccessibilityItaly
MD 236/1989 – General accessibility features of public spaces
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
04. TransformationCyprus
Gardens of the future
05. Environmental educationSpain
Gardening Project
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
05. Environmental educationItaly
iNaturalist
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
06. Added ValueSpain
Capaces – Acquire the necessary knowledge to promote sustainable development
06. Added ValueItaly
Parchi per tutti (parks for all)
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
01. LegislationPortugal
Regulation of green spaces in a Portuguese municipality
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
01. LegislationCyprus
The Law on the Environmental Impact Assessment of Certain Plans and / or Programs of 2005
02. ProtectionItaly
LD 42/2004 – Regulation on urban and landscape management
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
05. Environmental educationSpain
Acércate a los Parques – The park as an educational space
04. TransformationCyprus
Greening Cyprus
04. TransformationPortugal
Initiative to safeguard the preservation and enjoyment of public green spaces
06. Added ValueGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
04. TransformationSpain
Plan del Verde y de la Biodiversidad de Barcelona
01. LegislationCyprus
The Act of Nature Protection and Management and the Wildlife Act 2003.
04. TransformationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature
03. AccessibilitySpain
Effectiveness and guarantee of the rights of opportunities of persons with disabilities
04. TransformationLithuania
Initiative to reduce social exclusion to inaccessible or poorly adapted public environments
01. LegislationCyprus
Strategy on Biological Diversity (2020)
05. Environmental educationSpain
Project Green Vigilantes
06. Added ValueItaly
Naturalmente accessibile
05. Environmental educationSpain
Environmental volunteering project
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Program to encourage actions and recognize the quality work developed by the school
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Urban Gardens: Green corners in our city
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
01. LegislationGreece
Sustainable development of the cities and settlements of the country and other provisions
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
03. AccessibilitySpain
Accessibility for people with disabilities in public spaces
04. TransformationGreece
Green Fund
01. LegislationItaly
Constitutional Law n.3/2001 – Title V
05. Environmental educationItaly
KEYtoNATURE
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal framework for territorial management instruments
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
01. LegislationSpain
Improvements of urban areas of special character
04. TransformationGreece
ECOCITY
01. LegislationItaly
LD 133/2014 – “SbloccaItalia”
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
04. TransformationGreece
Ecological Movement of Patras (OIKIPA)
05. Environmental educationPortugal
National strategy for environmental education
05. Environmental educationGreece
QualityΝet Foundation (QNF): “In action for a better world”
04. TransformationItaly
Retake
02. ProtectionSpain
Greenhouse gas emission control and the greenhouse effect
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
02. ProtectionPortugal
National Network of Protected Areas
02. ProtectionCyprus
Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus
04. TransformationLithuania
A place where visitors can learn about Lithuanian protected areas
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
01. LegislationGreece
Categories and content of land use
01. LegislationGreece
Environmental upgrading and private urban planning – Sustainable development of settlements – Regulations on forest law and other provisions
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
05. Environmental educationSpain
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