Quick Filter

Select Key Challenges
Select Nature-based Solutions
Collection phase
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

14 Results
1 of 1 pages
Ebro River Plan
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
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Blue infrastructure Parks and urban forests Green areas for water management
Zaragoza, Spain

Banks of the Ebro River

"After decades of abandonment and deterioration, Zaragoza took advantage of the opportunity of the Expo 2008, to form a new relationship with the Ebro River,…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
Read more
CU Centenary Park
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 Green areas for water management Grey infrastructure featuring greens Nature on buildings (external)
Bangkok, Thailand

Chulalongkorn Centenary Park

The Chulalongkorn University (CU) Centenary Park was created to provide a green space for the city and celebrate Chulalongkorn University’s 100th anniversary. Located in the…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
Read more
Proposed intervention in the historic neighbourhood of Mylapore © Ooze
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Water management (SDG 6) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Chennai, India

City of 1,000 Tanks

The ‘City of 1,000 Tanks’ project offers a holistic solution to the problems of floods, water scarcity and pollution in Chennai (Ref. 1). The project's primary objective…
BudgetUnknown
Read more
A boardwalk with rolling ground beside it
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) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Nature on buildings (external) Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Green areas for water management Intentionally unmanaged areas
Saint-Etienne, France

City-Park Urban project at Plaine Achille

"In order to make this center area attractive and dynamic, the EPASE (Saint-Etienne Public Development Agency) and the town hall of Saint-Etienne have set up an…
Budget€500,000 - €2,000,000
Read more
Eco-district Desjoyaux (2014)
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) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management
Saint-Etienne, France

Eco-district Desjoyaux

The Desjoyaux ZAC in the Crêt-de-Roc district, was created in 2005. Since then, this three-and-a-half-hectare site, which is involved in the process of receiving the "…
Budget€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
Read more
Trees being planted in a town square
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) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Nancy, France

Eco-District Nancy Grand Coeur

"Nancy Grand Coeur" is the name of an urban renewal planning project in Nancy, which included several blue and green interventions. This area of Nancy received in…
BudgetUnknown
Read more
A computer generated image showing a person walking on a path in a city
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) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management
Nancy, France

Eco-District Plateau de Haye

"This disctrict of "Plateau de Haye" is part of the EcoQuartier approach, is one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects. In line with the development of…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
Read more
An aerial image showing the plans for a future park in a former racecourse
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 Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management
Rouen, France

Future Bruyères Park with an edible forest

An old hippodrome will be transformed into a natural urban park. "The Metropole of Rouen has launched this reconversion project of in consultation with residents and…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
Read more
Naturbad Brackwede
Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Health and well-being (SDG 3) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Bielefeld, Germany

Natural Swimming Pool Brackwede

The Brackwede open-air pools have been a significant landmark of the city of Bielefeld and part of locals' life since 1926. After several renovations since its opening,…
Budget€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
Read more
Nature Show Garden in Wachtberg (2014)
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Parks and urban forests Green areas for water management
Bonn, Germany

Nature Show Garden Wachtberg

The Agenda working group called "Natural gardens in Wachtberg" aims at the development and promotion of nature-based construction solutions and increased use of…
Budget€10,000 - €50,000
Read more
Sustainable Park Spoor Noord (North Railway 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) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Parks and urban forests Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Antwerpen, Belgium

Sustainable Park Spoor Noord (North Railway Park)

Park Track North (Park Spoor Noord) is built on a former railway territory and was aimed to provide a social, green and mobility 'corridor' as the territory…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
Read more
Bryggen 1
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13) Water management (SDG 6) Regeneration, land-use and urban development Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Blue infrastructure Green areas for water management
Bergen, Norway

Sustainable water management in Bryggen

Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen, is a reminder of the town’s importance as part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century and is on…
BudgetMore than €4,000,000
Read more
Living Environment Trust 1
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 Community gardens and allotments Green areas for water management Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Coventry, United Kingdom

The Living Environment Trust

“The Living Environment Trust is an environmental charity based in Coventry, which aims to promote environmental and sustainability awareness within local communities.…
Budget€50,000 - €100,000
Read more
Terracotta brick pathway surrounded by trees and grassy hills
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) Economic development and employment (SDG 8) Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Grey infrastructure featuring greens Parks and urban forests Green areas for water management
Toulouse, France

The Niel Garden

The garden was designed by landscapers Michèle Orliac and Miquel Battle and realized for a cost of 3 million euros. This "new green lung", as presented by the City…
Budget€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
Read more