The European Union has recently adopted a legislative framework capable of driving the transformation of its cities through widespread green infrastructure adoption. The challenge now lies in providing the regulatory certainty needed to scale up nature-based solutions and investments.  

The European Water Resilience Strategy emphasizes sustainability but overlooks urban green infrastructure. Cities must be central to water resilience efforts through nature-based solutions like green roofs, permeable surfaces, and water-sensitive urban design.

The article discusses the European Union's focus on advancing urban green infrastructure during the 2024-2029 term. It highlights key policies, such as the European Water Resilience Strategy and European Climate Adaptation Plan, emphasizing the importance of nature-based solutions like green roofs for addressing urban water stress, climate resilience, and public health.

An overview of the severity of the international water crisis and efforts to address it in Europe through green infrastructure policies and regulations, including the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and the recent adoption of the Nature Restoration Law.

Explore urban agriculture's potential in European policy. Understand how to address food security, environmental challenges, emphasizing the need for innovation and sustainable urban development.

This article highlights 2023 policy and regulatory advancements on green infrastructure support within the European Union, and suggests a path forward for greening cities.  

Learn more about the European Commissions’ new guidance document on climate-resilient building practices and the multiple roles of green roofs and walls.  

The European Union’s draft Nature Restoration Law contains binding targets for the greening of the EU’s ecosystems and its cities for 2040 and 2050. Its very ambitious and progressive but it is facing an uphill battle to become law and upcoming elections are complicating matters.