In September 2020, FAO launched its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) at the 75th session of the United National General Assembly.
The FAO GCI assists cities to identify, develop and implement strategies tailored to their context contributing to green urban regeneration, increasing health and well-being of urban and peri-urban population, supporting mitigation and adaptation to climate shocks and minimization of the carbon footprint, strengthening urban-rural linkages, and promoting sustainable urban development.
This is achieved by integrating urban and peri-urban forestry, agriculture and bioeconomy into the fabric of urban life. Such a multi-functional green infrastructure approach is promoted as lever for sustainable urban development and cities involved can enhance environmental, social and economic well-being of urban population.
Through this approach, the initiative is expected to improve the overall resilience of 1 000 cities globally by 2030, including small, intermediary, and metropolitan cities and to deliver a wide range of environmental, socio-economic and health benefits to their inhabitants.
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Highlights
FAO Green Cities Initiative
Relevant links
- Urban and Peri-urban Forestry
- Urban and Peri-urban agriculture
- Sustainable and Circular Bioeconomy
- Urban Food Agenda
- City Region Food System Programme
Latest publications
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