The New Leipzig Charter states: “Well-designed, managed and connected green and blue areas are a precondition for healthy living environments, adapting to climate change and preserving and developing biodiversity in cities”.

Cities can host a surprising amount of nature and biodiversity, which in turn can be critical to the provision of valuable ecosystem services, such as water purification, pollination, climate regulation and urban resilience. Protecting nature and biodiversity in urban areas is a key part of the EU Cohesion Policy’s objective for a green, low-carbon Europe.

Portico features resources and inspiration for preserving and regenerating urban ecosystems, using sustainable land-use planning, and promoting nature-based solutions and green and blue infrastructure in urban areas.