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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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Stevenson Square Green Makeover
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)
Nature on buildings (external) Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Greater Manchester , United Kingdom

Stevenson Square Green Makeover

Manchester’s Stevenson Square was given a green makeover. In addition to securing funds from Manchester City Council, the project underwent a substantial crowd fundraising…
Budget€10,000 - €50,000
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A sandy beach, made accessible by a wooden stair case leading to it. Grass and trees in the background.
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) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Health and well-being (SDG 3) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests
Göteborg (FUA), Sweden

Stora Amundön and Billdal Archipelago Nature Reserve

The Stora Amundö and Billdal archipelago nature reserve is in the southernmost part of the City of Gothenburg. The proximity to the city makes it a popular recreational…
BudgetUnknown
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Example of a cleaning solution for the creeks in Mobile - litter traps - here picture and the location of the litter trap implemented in Eslava Creek
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Water management (SDG 6)
Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Mobile (FUA), United States

Storm Water Management Program Plan

The City of Mobile has developed and implemented a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) as required by the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (Ref 1).…
BudgetUnknown
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Scuarul Macilor
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests
Timişoara, Romania

Street alignments

Street alignments is a 2008 project developed by the Municipality of Timisoara in order to create a green corridor between the centre of the city and peripheral areas. It…
Budget€50,000 - €100,000
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Children walk along a street with balloons and greenery
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 Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Nature on buildings (external) Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Marseille (FUA), France

Street greening

Since October 2015, the City of Marseille has implemented a vegetation permit called "Visa Vert" (Green Visa), as well as a "Charter for the vegetation of…
BudgetUnknown
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The picture shows local greenery in the Areeiro neighbourhood.
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) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Parks and urban forests
Lisboa (FUA), Portugal

Street Greening in Areeiro and Arroios

The "Ruas Verdes+" (green streets) project, implemented in the parishes of Areeiro and Arroios in Lisbon, is part of a broader European initiative, Conexus, aimed…
BudgetUnknown
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Butterflies
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) 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)
Parks and urban forests
Kochi, India

Subhash Park: Green lungs of Kochi

In April 2021, the Kochi City Corporation in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) and ICLEI South Asia inaugurated the Subhash Bose Park after a thorough…
BudgetUnknown
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Location of the SuDS
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Environmental quality Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6)
Green areas for water management
Johannesburg, South Africa

SuDS in Diepsloot

South Africa is struggling to provide services to the millions of poor people migrating to the major centres and living in informal settlements (shanty towns), built on land…
BudgetUnknown
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A photo showing the rain garden, including a variety of low green plants, between the road and the infiltration zone
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6)
Green areas for water management
Sevilla (FUA), Spain

SUDs on Avenida de las Asociaciones de Vecinos

To reduce the risk of urban flooding, the city of Seville, through its metropolitan water company Emasesa, established several "sustainable urban drainage systems…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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SuDS pilot in Greater Manchester Schools
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Green areas for water management
Greater Manchester , United Kingdom

SuDS pilot in Greater Manchester Schools

The project aimed to test the potential to use existing surface water drainage charge mechanisms to incentivize increased implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes…
BudgetUnknown
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Project area mapping
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Water management (SDG 6) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests
Musi Banyuasin, Indonesia

Sumatra Merang Peatland Project

Indonesia’s peatlands are among the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth and also have significant potential as carbon sinks (1,2). Fire risk in Sumatra's peatland areas…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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Sun Lane LNR
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Environmental quality
Parks and urban forests Blue infrastructure
Bradford, United Kingdom

Sun Lane Nature Reserve

The Sun Lane nature reserve in Burley-in-Wharfedale is the second site in Bradford to receive the Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status. The land was used as a garbage dump and…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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One of the areas under the Green Belt
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments
Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland Green Belt

The project involves the formation of a statutory Green Belt of 3,500 hectares as part of the broad strategy of the Tyne & Wear County Structure Plan to restrain the…
BudgetNot applicable
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Sunderland Greenspace Audit
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16)
Blue infrastructure Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests
Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland Greenspace Audit

The Sunderland Greenspace Audit explained the city's green space in detail and set guidelines and standards that will help to ensure that all areas of the city have a…
BudgetUnknown
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Sunderland North Community Allotments
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) 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
Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland North Community Allotments

The "Sunderland North Community Allotments" project aimed to clear and renovate derelict allotment plots, remove fly-tipping and rubbish and transform the site into…
Budget€100,000 - €500,000
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Joan Reventós de Sarriá Park
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)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Green areas for water management
Barcelona, Spain

Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) – Park of Joan Reventós

Joan Reventós Park is a public park of about two hectares in Barcelona. It was opened in May 2009. The park is located within the catchment area of “Riera de les Monges”…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
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