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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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1632 Results
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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)
Parks and urban forests
Lublin, Poland

Senior square at Motorowa Street

The project created a friendly green recreation area for the elderly in the neighbourhood where there is a lack of spaces dedicated to the elderly. The plans involve the…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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Seven Lochs Scotland’s Urban Wildlife 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 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)
Blue infrastructure
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Seven Lochs Scotland’s urban Wildlife Park

The Seven Lochs Wetland Park is an urban park that is due to be created in Scotland. It will comprise nearly 20 km² of land and water between Glasgow and Coatbridge. The park…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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A row of newly planted small trees in a park
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) 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
Sevilla (FUA), Spain

Seville Tree Planting Campaigns 2020-2024

The City of Seville has carried out four tree planting campaigns between 2020 and 2024, aiming to meet the goals of its Urban Tree Management Plan for Seville [Ref. 2-7]. The…
BudgetUnknown
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Shagree project (green roofs)
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 Nature on buildings (external)
Bari, Italy

Shagree project (green roofs)

The project started in 2013, when a group of private companies started a collaboration with the municipality of Bari to build a series of gardens on the top of households…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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JADEN LANMOU AUX TERRES SAINVILLE
Environmental quality 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) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Community gardens and allotments
Fort-de-France (FUA), Martinique

Shared gardens in vulnerable neighbourhood

Terres Sainville is one of Fort-de-France's priority neighborhoods, known for the precarious living conditions of its residents and the prevalence of illicit activities…
BudgetUnknown
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Sharrow School Green Roof
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Nature on buildings (external)
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sharrow Primary School

The 2,044 square meters green roof on Sharrow School in Sheffield is designed to reflect the different habitats surrounding the city and includes a wildflower meadow and…
BudgetUnknown
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Sheep grazing in front of the Belvedere building
Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Health and well-being (SDG 3) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Parks and urban forests
Berlin (FUA), Germany

Sheep grazing in palace garden

In Berlin, at the palace park and garden Charlottenburg, approx. 40 to 70 horned Gotland sheep are used to maintain the grass fields and meadows. The project is part of a…
BudgetUnknown
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Bus shelter
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Regeneration, land-use and urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Nature on buildings (external)
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield Bus Shelter

The main aim of this program is to address the lack of green roofs across South Yorkshire. Greening bus shelter's roofs is indeed an innovative idea, as it provides an…
BudgetUnknown
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Sheffield University Green Roofs
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality
Nature on buildings (external)
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield University Green Roofs

The University of Sheffield has embraced green roof technology for its benefits to the built environment, and to support Sheffield City Council vision of Sheffield as the UK’…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Uferpark Austraße (2011)
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Regeneration, land-use and urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Stuttgart, Germany

Shore Park Austraße

On November 5, 2019, the Committee for Urban Development and Technology passed the building decision for the riverside park Austraße - Neckarterrassen. To the north of…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Mangrove Forest of Del Carmen
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Coastal resilience and marine protection (SDG 14) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Blue infrastructure
Del Carmen, Philippines

Siargao It Up: Mangrove Conservation

"Siargao It Up" is the mangrove conservation programme in Del Carmen, Siargao Islands of the Philippines. The municipality of Del Carmen hosts the largest mangrove…
BudgetUnknown
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An overview of the upgraded square
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)
Parks and urban forests
Alexandria (FUA), Egypt

Sidi Bishr Mosque Square Redevelopment

Alexandria is a city with a special charm, known for its beaches and gardens that act as the lungs through which the city breathes, and are considered a haven for its people…
BudgetUnknown
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Sihlcity Shopping Centre Living Facade
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Regeneration, land-use and urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Nature on buildings (external)
Zürich, Switzerland

Sihlcity Shopping Centre Living Facade

Sihlcity, one of Switzerland's largest shopping malls, is located in the Wiedikon district of Zurich. It was built on the grounds of a former paper mill, Papierfabrik…
BudgetUnknown
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Overview of volunteers and students planting a tree on the schoolground
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Phoenix (FUA), United States

Silvestre Herrera Elementary School Tree Planting

As heat waves and high temperatures intensify due to climate change and urbanization, the City of Phoenix is exploring how to reintroduce tree shade into urban spaces to…
BudgetUnknown
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36-Skainos-Centre-Vertical-Gardens
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
Nature on buildings (external)
Belfast, United Kingdom

Skainos Project: Vertical garden

Skainos is a community regeneration project developed by the Methodist Church in Ireland’s East Belfast Mission. The Skainos Project has created the Vertical Gardens where…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
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Sky garden of Council of Engineers Thailand
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 Nature on buildings (external) Parks and urban forests
Bangkok, Thailand

Sky garden - Council of Engineers

The new office building of the Council of Engineers is located on one of the busiest streets of Bangkok, Thailand. The building aims to combine new engineering technology…
BudgetUnknown
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