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The UNA has collected nature-based solutions in several phases:
  • As part of the Naturvation H2020 project, 1000 projects were included from 100 European cities (2017-2021);
  • A collection of 120 climate-focused global cases was funded by the British Academy (BA) in preparation for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 (2021);
  • An extension of 100 Asian projects was supported by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) to increase ASEAN member states’ capacity to implement nature-based solutions (2022).

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Tagus Estuary Riverside Linear Park
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Parks and urban forests
Lisboa (FUA), Portugal

Extension of the Tagus Estuary Linear Riverside Park

The Tagus Estuary Linear Riverside Park is a significant environmental and recreational project in Vila Franca de Xira. As part of a broader urban regeneration initiative,…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Fenced area for sea turtle nesting
Coastal resilience and marine protection (SDG 14) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Blue infrastructure
Fort-de-France (FUA), Martinique

Facilitating sea turtle nesting

The beach of Vétiver, located in the municipality of Case-Pilote, is one of the most important nesting sites for the critically endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys…
Budget€10,000 - €50,000
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Wow Garden
Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Water management (SDG 6) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests
Miskolc (FUA), Hungary

Fairy Garden - WOW recreational park

The Fairy Garden, also known as the WOW Recreational Park, is a distinctive green space located near Diósgyőr Castle in Miskolc, Hungary. Since its opening in April 2020, the…
BudgetUnknown
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Family Gardens of Clermont Ferrand
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Community gardens and allotments
Clermont-Ferrand, France

Family Gardens of Clermont Ferrand

The city of Clermont-Ferrand has 2 sites of family gardens, located at rue Robert Lemoy and rue du Château des Vergnes at which they have installed on a total area of 40 216…
BudgetUnknown
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Vegetable garden with small wooden structures in background
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Community gardens and allotments
Montpellier, France

Family gardens of Montpellier

"Since August 2004, the city of Montpellier has allowed residents to rent plots of garden, called "Les jardins Familiaux"(family gardens). The first plots were…
Budget€50,000 - €100,000
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Design rendering of the west warren section of the stormwater improvement project
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Water management (SDG 6) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16)
Blue infrastructure
Detroit (FUA), United States

Far West Detroit Stormwater Improvement Project

The Far West Detroit neighborhood faces significant challenges with its aging infrastructure. The neighborhood’s stormwater and sewer systems are combined into a single…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Flowers and vegetables in an open area of the garden, and a house in the background
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Community gardens and allotments
Göteborg (FUA), Sweden

Färjenäs Agroforestry Garden

The Färjenäs Agroforestry Garden started in 2013 in the Färjenäs park in Hisingen, Gothenburg. A group of people interested in agroforestry started a study circle on the…
BudgetUnknown
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Farming Kindergarten
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Community gardens and allotments Nature on buildings (external)
Dongnai, Vietnam

Farming in Kindergarten

Food safety has come a long way and today it is one of the biggest challenges globally, especially in the developing world. According to the World Bank, Viet Nam is one of…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Farming in the city
Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Nature on buildings (external) Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments
Malmö, Sweden

Farming in the city

‘Odla i stan’ aims to spread and develop urban farming in a long-term and sustainable manner with residents, associations, property owners and city administrations. The…
BudgetUnknown
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Father Collins Park
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Parks and urban forests Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Dublin (FUA), Ireland

Father Collins Park

Situated on an area of 52 acres, Father Collins Park incorporates many sustainability-focused features and has won a number of awards. Over 1200 trees and 2000 native…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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School garden
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Community gardens and allotments
Bucureşti, Romania

Ferdinand School Vegetable Garden

A vegetable garden located on the property of an elementary school, allowing children to grow their own vegetables, minimizing the lunch costs for the school's…
BudgetNot applicable
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The Greenest of the Green block, Helsinki, Finland
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Nature on buildings (external) Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management
Helsinki / Helsingfors, Finland

Fifth Dimension: Green roofs and walls in urban areas

As part of the Fifth Dimension research program of the University of Helsinki that examines green roofs from the perspectives of biodiversity and the three dimensions of…
BudgetUnknown
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Image of the Filter Ecosystem
Coastal resilience and marine protection (SDG 14) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Blue infrastructure
Cagliari (FUA), Italy

Filter Ecosystem in Molentargius

The Filter Ecosystem project, completed in 2007, aims to improve water quality and enhance the ecological health of the Molentargius wetland area in Sardinia, Italy, also…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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FitzSimons Wood Biodiversity Education Programme
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Parks and urban forests
Dublin (FUA), Ireland

FitzSimons Wood Biodiversity Education Programme

The aim of the FitzSimons Wood Biodiversity Education Programme is to highlight the value of, and to promote the use and care of biodiversity and green space in the local…
BudgetUnknown
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A picture of the new outdoor gym and a walking path through the park. Around it, green areas have different heights to lead rain water, and young trees have been planted.
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16)
Green areas for water management Parks and urban forests
Göteborg (FUA), Sweden

Fjärding Park

Fjärdingsparken is a city park that has been constructed in two phases, the second finishing in 2023 [Ref. 1]. The initial phase of the plan focuses on building a new…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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Aerial view on the Floating university site in Berlin
Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Water management (SDG 6) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Blue infrastructure Community gardens and allotments Intentionally unmanaged areas
Berlin (FUA), Germany

Floating University

The Floating University was initiated in 2018 at the rainwater retention basin of the former Tempelhof airport in Berlin. Though not an official university, it serves as a…
BudgetUnknown
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