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
04. TransformationGreece
Organization Earth
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
02. ProtectionPortugal
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Azores
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Urban Gardens: Green corners in our city
06. Added ValueSpain
Capaces – Acquire the necessary knowledge to promote sustainable development
03. AccessibilityLithuania
The adaptation of general use objects of a building to the needs of the disabled
04. TransformationGreece
WWF Hellas
03. AccessibilityItaly
Law 394/1991 – Framework law for the preservation of environmental areas
06. Added ValueItaly
Parchi per tutti (parks for all)
04. TransformationCyprus
Greening Cyprus
05. Environmental educationLithuania
An app to explore historical objects in Lithuania
04. TransformationItaly
Retake
01. LegislationItaly
Guidance on shared green areas and parks (2017)
01. LegislationSpain
Urban economic promotion through sustainable actions
06. Added ValueLithuania
The sensory garden design based on seven human senses
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Technical specifications for sidewalks, and squares & Legislation on Safety of Use and Accessibility of Construction Works
02. ProtectionPortugal
National Network of Protected Areas
01. LegislationSpain
Conservation of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
02. ProtectionCyprus
Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity in Cyprus
03. AccessibilityCyprus
Second National Disability Action Plan
05. Environmental educationSpain
Project Green Vigilantes
01. LegislationLithuania
Public relations in the field of environmental protection
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2019 – Climate Law
01. LegislationLithuania
The establishment, protection, management and control of protected areas
04. TransformationSpain
HUERTO URBANO – A project to raise awareness of the environment
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Regulations of the law on the social integration of the disabled
01. LegislationGreece
Extension of urban development plans, urban development and related regulations
01. LegislationPortugal
Parameters for dimensioning of areas destined for green spaces and for collective use
04. TransformationGreece
Ecological Movement of Patras (OIKIPA)
02. ProtectionItaly
Law 141/2020 – Solid waste Law
03. AccessibilityGreece
Determination of the conditions and the technical specifications for the construction and operation of playgrounds
05. Environmental educationPortugal
The Aquaquiz game to promote environmental literacy and awareness of the value of water
02. ProtectionPortugal
Definitions of national park and reserve
05. Environmental educationSpain
Environmental volunteering project
03. AccessibilityItaly
MD 236/1989 – General accessibility features of public spaces
03. AccessibilitySpain
Effectiveness and guarantee of the rights of opportunities of persons with disabilities
01. LegislationCyprus
Plan and Strategy on the “Development of a green point network”
02. ProtectionCyprus
Waste Prevention Programme 2015/2021
01. LegislationItaly
Constitutional Law n.3/2001 – Title V
03. AccessibilityItaly
Main guidelines for accessibility of public spaces
02. ProtectionPortugal
Disciplinary and preservation measures related to the Madeira Natural Park
05. Environmental educationPortugal
“SDGs in Action” app developed to present the Sustainable Development Goals
04. TransformationPortugal
Initiative to safeguard the preservation and enjoyment of public green spaces
05. Environmental educationItaly
Urbact participatory
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote urban agriculture in the public space in big cities
02. ProtectionGreece
Modernization of the town and land-planning legislation and other provisions
01. LegislationCyprus
Forestry Act of 2012
02. ProtectionCyprus
The Waste Law of 2011
03. AccessibilityGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 21 paragraph 6
02. ProtectionGreece
Constitution of Greece – Article 24 “Protection of the environment”
03. AccessibilityPortugal
Legal framework for territorial management instruments
03. AccessibilityLithuania
Requirements for all construction works within the Republic of Lithuania territory
05. Environmental educationSpain
Vivir los parques – Virtual tours, curiosities and data from urban parks
01. LegislationSpain
Law 30/2014, of 3 December, on National Parks
05. Environmental educationItaly
Legambiente Formazione
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to promote a healthy diet and education about the environment and the waste issues
06. Added ValuePortugal
Project to enhance civil society participation into building a joint vision of the green city
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Cyprus Centre of Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE)
04. TransformationCyprus
Greenovation
05. Environmental educationLithuania
The project that reveals the wonderful beauty of Lithuanian nature
05. Environmental educationGreece
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature: “Green Corners”
04. TransformationGreece
The Green Tank
02. ProtectionLithuania
The rights and duties of all forest managers, owners and users
03. AccessibilityGreece
Technical instructions for the adaptation of existing buildings and infrastructure for their accessibility to people with disabilities
05. Environmental educationGreece
WWF “Green Spaces App”
06. Added ValueCyprus
Larnaca Municipal Garden
05. Environmental educationCyprus
The Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC)
05. Environmental educationSpain
Gardening Project
01. LegislationItaly
LD 133/2014 – “SbloccaItalia”
04. TransformationGreece
John S. Latsis – Public Benefit Foundation
03. AccessibilitySpain
Equality rights and equal treatment of persons with disabilities
04. TransformationGreece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
05. Environmental educationCyprus
Environment for all & Look at the Environment
04. TransformationSpain
Plan del Verde y de la Biodiversidad de Barcelona
05. Environmental educationItaly
iNaturalist
03. AccessibilityCyprus
National Disability Strategy
04. TransformationLithuania
Takais per Lietuva – National park accessibility, paying attention to those with disabilities
04. TransformationPortugal
Projects and initiatives related with horticultural green spaces
04. TransformationPortugal
Association dedicated to improve the business sector quality and productivity
05. Environmental educationGreece
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation:“Lifelong Learning Centres for the Environment and the Sustainability”
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