Green City
Sustainable cities work with nature, not against it.
Prioritizing urban ecology in management decisions accelerates a city's path to climate resiliency.
We provide cities with access to the latest urban ecological science so they can work with nature to achieve their goals. Access the Green City toolkit to find:
- Accessible summaries of the latest urban ecology science
- Proven solutions for greening your city
- Case studies on best urban forestry practices
- Fact sheets on ecological solutions that can improve your city’s stormwater management
- Video interviews from mayors around the world implementing urban forestry solutions.
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Nature-based solutions can:
- cool streets
- improve air quality
- increase biodiversity
- filter stormwater runoff
- increase coastal resilience
- improve physical and mental well-being of people.
These ecosystem services are critical to city functioning. The science is clear: by investing in urban ecosystems, cities invest in quality of life for their residents.