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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).

Projects

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Regional bio-centre Cacovická Island
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) 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
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests
Brno, Czechia

Regional bio-centre Cacovická Island

The project involved the revitalization of the area in Cacovická island in order to create conditions for year-round recreation and relaxation in the natural environment and…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Nachbegrünung des Wangari-Maathai-Platzes rund um das bestehende Kunstwerk von Krüger & Pardeller
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)
Green areas for water management Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Vienna (FUA), Austria

Regreening in Seestadt Aspern

The regreening project is located in Seestadt Aspern, a newly developed urban area in Vienna's Donaustadt district. Two years after the completion of buildings, streets…
BudgetUnknown
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Works at the river
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Blue infrastructure
Iaşi (FUA), Romania

Regularization of the Bahlui River

The Bahlui river was prone to floods especially during spring and autumn and as a result of the fact that for almost 40 years there has been no work for the decolouration and…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Planted tree sapling in the park
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Parks and urban forests
Iaşi (FUA), Romania

Rehabilitation and modernization of Rosetti leisure area

Iasi has limited access to green-blue open spaces and fails to meet national and European standards for per capita green space and proximity to larger green areas.…
Budget€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
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Plans of Bougainville Park, Marseille
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality 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)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management
Marseille (FUA), France

Rehabilitation of an industrial area into a park

EPAEM (Euromediterranean public development establishment) launched the development a new park of 14 hectares. Located in former industrial area at the gates of the northern…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Rehabilitation of Changa Manga Forest Park
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Parks and urban forests
Chunian, Pakistan

Rehabilitation of Changa Manga Forest Park

To address the mismanagement and illegal deforestation in the Changa Manga forest, the Punjab Government in Pakistan initiated strict actions with the help of the Forest…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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park-opening
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Health and well-being (SDG 3) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests
Nairobi (FUA), Kenya

Rehabilitation of Hon. John N. Michuki Memorial Conservation Park

The John Michuki Memorial Park was transformed from a vast dumpsite in 2008 and established in honor of John Michuki, the Environment Minister during the Kibaki…
BudgetUnknown
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Newly installed Dog Park (right) and walkays - visible issues with rainwater drainage
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Health and well-being (SDG 3) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Parks and urban forests
Tirana (FUA), Albania

Rehabilitation of Rinia Park

Rinia Park has been a significant social and recreational area in the center of Tirana since the 1950s. Over the years, it has undergone several phases of development and…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Rehabilitation of the brook of Mata
Water management (SDG 6) Coastal resilience and marine protection (SDG 14) Environmental quality Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Blue infrastructure
Sintra, Portugal

Rehabilitation of the brook of Mata

In 2017, under a bigger project, the municipality of Sintra started the work for the rehabilitation of an area that included beaches and rivers, such as the Mata river. The…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Simulation of aerial image of how the park will look after rehabilitation
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) 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)
Parks and urban forests
Iaşi (FUA), Romania

Rehabilitation of the Ciurchi Park

The project aims to modernize Ciurchi Park, also known as "Tătărași Park," due to the degraded state of its current infrastructure (1 - 8). Initiated by the…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Park-rehabilitation
Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests
Nairobi (FUA), Kenya

Rehabilitation of the Kangemi Cemetery

The increasing volume of solid waste, driven by Nairobi's growing population, has become one of the city's major challenges (Ref 1, 2). To address this issue and…
BudgetUnknown
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Remodelling of the Entrance
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Health and well-being (SDG 3) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Parks and urban forests
Tbilisi (FUA), Georgia

Rehabilitation of Vera Park

The Vera Park is a significant site in the city of Tbilisi, created in the mid-20th century. Located centrally, it is not only frequently visited by tourists but also used as…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Renaturierung der Münsterschen Aa
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Blue infrastructure
Münster, Germany

Renaturalization of the Aa stream in the Münster area

The renaturalization of streams is a common strategy for improving the ecological quality of water bodies as mandated by the European Water Directive. For that reason, parts…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Renaturalization of the Rheindorfer Stream (From Matthias Franke 2006)
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
Bonn, Germany

Renaturalization of the Rheindorfer Stream

The 18 km long Rheindorfer stream flowing into the Rhine has faced increased urbanization, industrial activity and surface sealing over the last decades of the 20th century.…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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Renaturalization of the water canal Hirtenbach
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) 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)
Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Hannover, Germany

Renaturalization of the water canal Hirtenbach

The renaturalization of the water canal Hirtenbach project was part of the larger city-wide initiative that aimed at the naturalization of different parts of the city's…
BudgetUnknown
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Renaturalization of the Weser river's coast
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Blue infrastructure
Bremen, Germany

Renaturalization of the Weser river's coast

A local government-led project of the renaturalization of the part of the Weser river shore. The initiative aimed to restore part of the river bank to its natural state and…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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