Fuente: EEA, https://www.eea.europa.eu

Artículo publicado el 1 de febrero 2022


How green are European cities? Green space key to well-being – but access varies

«High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, like parks, allotments, riverbanks and coastlines, are crucial for health and well-being, in particular for the elderly, children and people on low incomes. However, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that access is not equal.

Access to public green and blue spaces differs across Europe, according to the EEA briefing ‘Who benefits from nature in cities? Social inequalities in access to urban green and blue spaces across Europe’.

The study found that cities in the north and west of Europe tend to have more green space than cities in southern and eastern Europe. The assessment looks at socio-economic and demographic inequalities in access to green and blue spaces in European cities. It also includes examples of green spaces that were designed to meet the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged social groups.

Value of green spaces in cities …. /  How green are European cities? … / Inequalities in terms of access are present – policy and action emerge  …/   Case studies from across Europe …  «


Todos los detalles del artículo y para poder descargarse el documento «Who benefits from nature in cities? Social inequalities in access to urban green and blue spaces across Europe» mencionado,  en el enlace: https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/how-green-are-european-cities