Undertaking urban "green works" programmes
Description
Undertaking urban "green works" programmes involves implementing practical projects such as tree planting, park creation, green roofing, and urban gardening to enhance city environments. These initiatives aim to mitigate air pollution, reduce urban heat islands, improve public health, and increase biodiversity. By mobilizing community participation and integrating green infrastructure, such programmes provide tangible solutions to environmental degradation and promote sustainable urban living.
Implementation
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Agenda 21 recommends improving the urban environment by promoting social organization and environmental awareness through: participation of local communities in identifying public services needs; provision of urban infrastructure; enhancing public amenities; and the protection and/or rehabilitation of older buildings, historic precincts and other cultural artefacts. It recommends that "green works" programmes should be activated to create self-sustaining human development activities and both formal and informal employment opportunities for low-income urban residents.
Broader
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Amenities » Urban
- Environment » Environment
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J3885
DOCID
12038850
D7NID
207078
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Dec 3, 2024