Green Cities Europe and urban greening initiatives

Introduction
Green Cities Europe promotes the role of plants and trees in creating healthier, climate-resilient cities. The initiative supports awareness around urban greening, heat stress reduction and the environmental value of green infrastructure within public spaces.

Key points

• Green Cities Europe is supported by European nursery and horticultural organisations.
• Urban greening contributes to climate adaptation, cooling and public health.
• The campaign promotes the use of trees and plants in sustainable urban development.

Topics
Green Cities Europe | Urban greening | Green infrastructure | Climate resilience | Heat stress reduction | Public health | Sustainable cities

Relevant dates

• 2020 — Green Cities Europe campaign launched
• Ongoing — campaigns and public outreach activities across participating countries

Research & policy links

• Green Cities Europe
• European Commission – nature-based solutions