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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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Miraflores Park 1
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments
Sevilla (FUA), Spain

Miraflores Park

A citizen initiative to transform a derelict urban area into a park. From 1987 the park's construction was left abandoned until in 1993 when over 80 citizen committees…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Miraflores 1
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) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments
Córdoba, Spain

Miraflores Park Córdoba

“The park, inaugurated in May 2003, [was] part of a 1990s project aimed at recovering the ancient canal, combining social needs and providing a space for citizens to spend…
Budget€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
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Miravete Garden
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Community gardens and allotments
Murcia, Spain

Miravete Garden

Huerto del Miravete is one of the several school gardens that have been supported by municipal, regional and national policies for environmental education on orchards. Huerto…
BudgetUnknown
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Forest after 2 years and 10 months
Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Parks and urban forests
Trivandrum, India

Miyawaki forest at Kanakakkunnu

This project is Kerala's first Miyawaki model urban forest developed on the premises of Kanakakkunnu Palace of Trivandrum city (1, 2). The project was initiated by the…
BudgetUnknown
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The image shows volunteers working on the mini forests
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Parks and urban forests
Lisboa (FUA), Portugal

Miyawaki Urban forest in Areeiro

In Lisbon's Areeiro district, Urbem, a non-profit organization, is leading the creation of a 2500m2 Miyawaki mini-forest in Casal Vistoso Urban Park. This initiative…
BudgetUnknown
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The Mobile Tree Trail
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests
Mobile (FUA), United States

Mobile Tree Trial

The Mobile Tree Trail is a nature-based solutions (NBS) initiative aimed at preserving Mobile, Alabama’s urban forest while celebrating its cultural and ecological heritage (…
BudgetUnknown
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Angered model farm from above, showing the growing beds and parts of the farm buildings.
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Community gardens and allotments
Göteborg (FUA), Sweden

Model cultivation at Angereds Gård

The model farm is a small-scale organic vegetable farm according to the principle of a "market garden", meaning little machine use is required [1]. More than 40…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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Brodowski Pond
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Blue infrastructure
Szczecin, Poland

Modernization of the Brodowski Pond

Revitalization of the Brodowski Pond and its surroundings that include: revitalization of the pond itself, modernization of the viewpoints, building alleys, new lighting…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Source: https://pomorska.pl/bydgoszcz-zrobi-porzadek-z-kanalizacja-deszczowa/ga/11612186/zd/22020330
Water management (SDG 6) Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Bydgoszcz, Poland

Modernization of the rain drainage system in Bydgoszcz

The city of Bydgoszcz modernizes the rain drainage system with the support of EU funds. The current badly functioning rain drainage system (with sanded and littered canals)…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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BEGIN Bergen
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests
Bergen, Norway

Moellendalselven River Park

This blue and green infrastructure project of Bergen involves the development of a river park with riverside promenades, bridges and recreation areas. Bergen municipality…
Budget€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
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MOL: sustainable infrastructure
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6)
Nature on buildings (external)
Budapest, Hungary

MOL: sustainable infrastructure

The petrol station is a result of a long-term project of MOL, called as the “The petrol station of the future”. The designers created a building with excellent thermal…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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Molenvlietpark
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) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests
The Hague, Netherlands

Molenvlietpark - Water Storing Green Park

The Molenvlietpark is a large park in the Viletzoom area of The Hague which will serve as an ecological corridor and stormwater storage. Beside flowery grasslands, the park…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Wetland
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Blue infrastructure
Harare, Zimbabwe

Monavale Vlei: Wetland Conservation

Monavale Vlei is an important wetland area within the city of Harare, characterised by miombo woodlands that play an important role in the fragile ecosystem of the Manyame…
Budget€50,000 - €100,000
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Monlong Parc
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments Blue infrastructure
Toulouse, France

Monlong Parc

Monglong Park was rehabilitated in 2012 with the explicit aim of strengthening social ties. The site is a wooded area of 4 hectares to the south of the Bellefontaine district…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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The picture shows a hiking trail in the Parque Florestal de Monsanto.
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Parks and urban forests
Lisboa (FUA), Portugal

Monsanto Forest Park's Management Plan

The Monsanto Forest Park Management Plan focuses on enhancing the Monsanto Forest Park as an urban ecosystem, thereby improving ecological health and biodiversity while…
BudgetUnknown
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Monsanto green corridor
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Parks and urban forests
Lisboa (FUA), Portugal

Monsanto green corridor

In 2012, the City of Lisbon has implemented a 2,5 km green corridor connecting Monsanto Forest Park ( 900ha) and the city centre through Eduardo VII Park. (1) It is a…
Budget€50,000 - €100,000
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