Green Hackathon in Szeged

The Green Hackathon in Szeged, organized by the Municipality of Szeged and Energiaklub, successfully gathered citizens to tackle key environmental challenges. Participants explored innovative solutions for rainwater retention, biodiversity enhancement, and urban heat island management, contributing to Szeged's efforts toward local climate adaptation and sustainability.

Green Retention conference in Gdańsk

Our GreenScape project partner, the Public Roads Authority in Warsaw, participated in the Green Retention conference in Gdańsk, where Monika Domanowska discussed the role of trees in retention systems and presented the innovative GreenScape project, including the Wilenska Street sponge-city pilot.

GreenScape Showcases Innovative Sponge-City Concept at Green Retention Conference

Monika Domanowska of Warsaw's Public Roads Authority presented the GreenScape project at the Green Retention Conference in Gdańsk, highlighting the innovative Wilenska Street reconstruction inspired by the sponge-city concept.

8th Street Greening Conference

Our GreenScape Project was featured at the 8th Street Greening Conference, where Monika Domanowska from the Public Roads Authority in Warsaw presented innovative green infrastructure initiatives. She highlighted Warsaw's retention and rain gardens and shared the project’s plans to transform Wilenska Street into a model "sponge-city" concept, showcasing the ...

Pioneering Urban Greening: GreenScape’s Vision for Resilient Cities at the 8th Street Greening Conference Held in Poland

The GreenScape Project was prominently featured at the 8th Street Greening Conference in Poznań, where Monika Domanowska of Warsaw's Public Roads Authority presented innovative retention and rain gardens and introduced the pilot "sponge-city" project on Wilenska Street.

Cultivating Resilience: Insightful Article on Urban and Guerrilla Gardening in Barcelona

Urban and guerrilla gardening are transforming Barcelona into a resilient city, turning urban spaces into vibrant oases that combat heat islands, strengthen communities, and address food deserts.

Interactive Workshop with Croatian Studies Students

On May 23rd, Mrs. Tijana Simek, representing our project lead partner, hosted students from the Faculty of Croatian Studies at the Energy Centre Bračak. The interactive workshop focused on the European Society and Integrated Ecology course, discussing climate mitigation and adaptation. Students learned about upcoming GreenScape CE project activities ...

Interreg Talks with Mrs. Tijana Simek, representative of REGEA Croatia and lead partner of the GreenScape project.

Site Visit in Vienna in the framework of the GreenScape Project Meeting

The GreenScape Project Meeting in Vienna included intensive discussions on urban development and sustainability strategies. Key activities were thematic workshops on project challenges and innovative nature-based solutions. A notable feature was the 3rd site visit of the GreenScape CE project, focusing on green facades. Participants toured about 10 sites ...

Empowering Communities: Insights from the ALDA+ “Train the Trainers” Seminar

The recent GreenScape Partners Meeting in Vienna featured the "Train the Trainers" seminar by ALDA+ on April 18th, focusing on promoting inclusive governance. A highlight was the introduction of the "Civil Participation in Decision-Making Toolkit," endorsed by the Council of Europe, aimed at empowering civil society in local governance. Participants ...

Empowering change: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Participatory Approaches

In the dynamic landscape of community-driven initiatives, the essence of democracy lies in the active involvement of every individual. It's in this spirit that the recent Train the Trainers programme, organised by ALDA+, has emerged as a catalyst for change.

Harnessing nature’s potential: Green adaptation measures for urban resilience

Cities worldwide are witnessing a transformation where green areas increasingly give way to concrete landscapes. This unchecked urban sprawl not only diminishes the natural environment but also exacerbates the adverse effects of climate change, notably the formation of urban heat islands. Recognising the urgent need to reverse this trend ...

The implementation of nature-based solutions and green infrastructure: worthwhile examples of local barriers and potential opportunities

The deployment of nature-based solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure (GI) is a fundamental asset to address environmental challenges in the pilot cities (Milan, Ptuj, Zagreb, Szeged, and Warsaw) involved in the GreenScape CE project.

Five pilot cities for an innovative project: transforming grey areas into green places

Cities in Central Europe are growing, turning green areas into grey spaces. In order to reverse this trend, the GreenScape CE project integrates nature-based solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure (GI) in 5 CE urban areas, significantly affected by aggravating urban heat island effect.

Hungarian Launch Event of GreenScape CE: promoting Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development

The Municipality of Szeged and Energiaklub launched the "GreenScape CE" project in Hungary, fostering collaboration for a greener urban future. Interactive sessions identified challenges and solutions, emphasizing sustainable urban development. Stay tuned for updates on this transformative journey!

Exploring Nature-Based Solutions: Insights from the Partners Meeting in Warsaw

On the 26th and 27th of October, GreenScape CE consortium partners converged in the vibrant city of Warsaw, Poland, one of the five pilot cities involved in our transformative project. The purpose? To breathe life into grey concrete spaces, creating thriving green areas that exemplify sustainability and innovation.

GreenScape CE – Enhancing Urban Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions

In the ever-evolving urban landscapes of Central Europe (CE), cities grapple with common challenges. The expansion of urban sprawl has converted lush green spaces into concrete jungles, leaving urban areas vulnerable to extreme weather events, climate change impacts, urban heat islands, floods, air pollution, health issues, biodiversity loss, and ...