SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - The importance of urban and green infrastructure
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
The importance of urban and green infrastructure
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Member of the European Parliament, European People's Party
Finland
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - Forging partnerships through the World Urban Parks Organisation
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
Forging partnerships through the World Urban Parks Organisation – A members perspective
Carl McClean
WUP and International Development Manager Green Flag Award,
Great Britain
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - The development of the natural bathing waters market
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
A company´s flourishing in context with the development of the natural bathing waters market
Franz Kubacek
IOB and Hydrobalance, VÖSN
Austria
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - Landscape architect role in developing sustainable healthy and inclusive cities
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
Landscape architect role in developing sustainable, healthy and inclusive cities
Diana Culescu
IFLA Europe Secretary General, President of AsoP
Romania
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - Living in an increasingly hostile climate
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
Living in an increasingly hostile climate: what is the (climate adaptation) policy take and orientations?
Elena Višnar Malinovská
Head of (Adaptation to Climate Change) Unit, DG Climate Action
EU Commission
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - Partnerships for NBS: towards a resilient and regenerative EU
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
Partnerships for Nature-based Solutions: towards a resilient and regenerative Europe
Chantal van Ham
EU Programme Manager Nature Based Solutions
IUCN EU Regional office
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - European Nurserystock Association: from the field to greening the world
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
European Nurserystock Association: from the field to greening the world
Jan-Dieter Bruns
President of ENA, Bruns-Pflanzen-Export GmbH & Co. KG
Germany
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - The contribution to a sustainable and circular world by landscaping companies
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
The contribution to a sustainable and circular world by landscaping companies
Elwin de Vink
ELCA and Donker Design Chief Creative Officer and Chief Circular Transition Officer
Netherlands
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - From biodiversity to Biophilia
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
From biodiversity to Biophilia: from necessity to valuable trends for outdoor and interior landscaping
Pierre Darmet
EILO and Les Jardins de Gally
France
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - Driving to make European Cities Greener
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM EU Green Deal On the Green Move
Driving to make European Cities Greener
Dusty Gedge
President of EFB, Green Infrastructure Professional
Great Britain
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - SoGreen and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
SoGreen and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
Stefan Leiner,
Head of the Biodiversity Unit, DG Environment
EU Commission,
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - Call of the future for a healthy and prosperous world
SoGreen SYMPOSIUM - EU Green Deal On the Green Move
Call of the future for a healthy and prosperous world
Elina Ojanen,
VRJ Group
Finland
Green Cities I Cities for Living In.
Data I Facts I Arguments for more Green in the City.
In this era of climate change urban greenery becomes an important factor for our future. Attractive well maintained green areas are important meeting places that enable cultural life and social interaction to develop without consumption obligations. A green residential environment increases the quality of life and even more: green generates quantifiable monetary values because well planned and constructed green
spaces reduce the cost for preventable health damage and subsequent security installations in public open spaces.
Sustainable Landscape Construction (KESY)
The main organisation dealing with urban and rural landscape management, The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries, launched the Sustainable Landscape Construction (KESY) project in 2015. The KESY framework provides guidelines how to achieve sustainable development in the green sector. The framework was completed in 2018. Thereafter, it has been introduced in practical guidelines and working life.
PDF EN PDF FIGreenery and work
A summary of the positive effects of greenery on well-being in working environments.
Greenery in and around offices and other working environments is good for both the indoor and outdoor climate, and has a positive effect on the health and general well-being of employees and visitors. It aids concentration, helps reduce stress and increases staff productivity. This document provides information on the benefits of greenery in relation to work and well-being, including references to scientific literature. It concludes with some tips on how to ensure the successful and beneficial inclusion of greenery.
Greenery and residential
A summary of the positive effects of greenery on well-being in residential environments.
Greenery in and around residential homes and apartments is good for the climate and living environment, both indoors and out. It has a positive effect on the health and well-being of residents and visitors in general, while also raising property values. This document provides information on how homes and well-being can benefit from greenery, including references to scientific literature. It concludes with some tips on how to ensure the successful and beneficial inclusion of greenery.
Greenery and Education
A summary of the positive effects of greenery on well-being in educational environments.
Greenery in and around schools, childcare centres and on campuses is good for the climate at education institutions, both inside and out. It has a positive effect on the health and general well-being of students and staff alike, improving student performance and their ability to concentrate, as well as fostering the social climate. This document provides information on the benefits of greenery in relation to education and well-being, including references to scientific literature. It concludes with some tips on how to ensure the successful and beneficial inclusion of greenery.
Greenery - More than beauty and health
A summary of the benefits of greenery on health, productivity, performance and well-being.
Greenery in our living environment is beneficial for more than just our health and well-being. It facilitates water management and stimulates biodiversity in built-up areas, and it can also reduce the effects of noise pollution. Greenery also has a positive impact on the property value of homes and offices. This document provides general information on the benefits of greenery, supplementary to the detailed fact sheets on how
greenery can improve health and well-being in Residential, Professional, Educational and Healthcare contexts.
Green and Healthcare
A summary of the positive effects of greenery on well-being in recovery environments.
Greenery in and around nursing homes, hospitals and clinics is beneficial for the climate inside and outside the organisation, and has a positive effect on the patients’ state of mind and ability to recover, as well as the general well-being of patients, staff and visitors. This document provides information on the benefits of greenery in relation to recovery and well-being, including references to scientific literature. It concludes with some tips on how to ensure the successful and beneficial inclusion of greenery.
Finnish framework for sustainable landscape construction
The main organisation dealing with urban and rural landscape management, The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries, launched the Sustainable Landscape Construction (KESY) project in 2015. The KESY framework provides guidelines how to achieve sustainable development in the green sector. The framework was completed in 2018. Thereafter, it has been introduced in practical guidelines and working life.
PDF EN PDF FITowards Nature-based Solutions in the Mediterranean
Why this Booklet?
THE PURPOSE of this booklet is to clarify how the Nature-based Solutions concept (NbS) can be applied in different types of Mediterranean ecosystems, using 14 examples of interventions proposed by IUCN Members and partners in the region as a part of a collective effort. Each of these practical experiences showcases both the weaknesses and strengths of a model that is still in the process of being consolidated and accepted by a wide community of experts.