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
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- 01. Legislation
- 02. Protection
- 03. Accessibility
- 04. Transformation
- 05. Environmental education
- 06. Added Value
- Cyprus
- Greece
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Portugal
- Spain
05. Environmental educationGreece
QualityΝet Foundation (QNF): “In action for a better world”
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
03. AccessibilityLithuania
The adaptation of general use objects of a building to the needs of the disabled
05. Environmental educationSpain
Environmental volunteering project
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Regulation 6.1H Law for Roads & Buildings for people with disabilities
06. Added ValueLithuania
A trail that focuses on feeling the connection with nature through visitor’s feet
04. TransformationPortugal
Initiative to safeguard the preservation and enjoyment of public green spaces
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App which provides “green” tips about environmental issues
06. Added ValueSpain
Accessible Parks and Gardens Plan of Valencian Community
05. Environmental educationPortugal
App to maintain herb gardens and small gardens
06. Added ValuePortugal
Sensory Eco-Park helping blind people to learn and enjoy the space with other senses
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal framework for territorial management instruments
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
03. AccessibilitySpain
Accessibility for people with disabilities in public spaces
02. ProtectionLithuania
The relations of land ownership, management and administration in the Republic of Lithuania
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
02. ProtectionLithuania
The protection, management, and establishment of greenery on non-forestry land
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
05. Environmental educationPortugal
Association dedicated to the environmental education in formal and non-formal training
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
03. AccessibilityGreece
Special regulations for the accessibility of people with disabilities in public places
03. AccessibilityItaly
Main guidelines for accessibility of public spaces
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
06. Added ValueCyprus
Larnaca Municipal Garden
06. Added ValueCyprus
Green City & Green Community of Cyprus Awards – GreenCityCY Awards
04. TransformationGreece
Ecological Movement of Patras (OIKIPA)
02. ProtectionSpain
Waste and contaminated land management
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Human rights instrument with an explicit, social development dimension
05. Environmental educationItaly
Gardeniser
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to enhance civil society participation into building a joint vision of the green city
03. AccessibilityItaly
RPD 503/1996 – technical dispositions against physical barriers and for universal design
02. ProtectionPortugal
National Network of Protected Areas
05. Environmental educationGreece
Kastoria Environmental Education Centre
03. AccessibilityGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 21 paragraph 6
05. Environmental educationPortugal
National strategy for environmental education
01. LegislationCyprus
Plan and Strategy on the “Development of a green point network”
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Cyprus Centre of Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE)
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Regulations of the law on the social integration of the disabled
05. Environmental educationLithuania
An app to explore historical objects in Lithuania
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
05. Environmental educationGreece
WWF “Green Spaces App”
02. ProtectionSpain
Conservation of Natural Spaces and Wild Flora and Fauna
02. ProtectionSpain
Responsibility for environmental damage
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
01. LegislationSpain
Law 30/2014, of 3 December, on National Parks
06. Added ValueLithuania
The sensory garden design based on seven human senses
05. Environmental educationSpain
Vivir los parques – Virtual tours, curiosities and data from urban parks
04. TransformationItaly
Zappata Romana
01. LegislationItaly
Constitutional Law n.3/2001 – Title V
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal regime for nature conservation and biodiversity
05. Environmental educationItaly
KEYtoNATURE
04. TransformationItaly
Retake
02. ProtectionCyprus
Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
04. TransformationLithuania
A place where visitors can learn about Lithuanian protected areas
06. Added ValueGreece
The Metropolitan Park of Hellinikon
04. TransformationLithuania
Initiative to reduce social exclusion to inaccessible or poorly adapted public environments
01. LegislationItaly
Law 10/2013 “Norms for the development of urban green spaces”
01. LegislationSpain
Development conditions and procedures affecting green areas
04. TransformationGreece
ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment & Cultural Heritage
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
06. Added ValuePortugal
This project tried creating community gardens in an urban context
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
02. ProtectionGreece
Preservation of biodiversity and other provisions
01. LegislationPortugal
Municipal regulation related to green spaces
01. LegislationLithuania
Public relations in the field of environmental protection
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
06. Added ValueGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
02. ProtectionSpain
Greenhouse gas emission control and the greenhouse effect
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
04. TransformationGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
05. Environmental educationItaly
Leafsnap
01. LegislationGreece
