Urban Restoration for Climate Resilience

Transforming City Spaces

Urban restoration is the intentional revitalization of degraded or neglected urban spaces to strengthen ecosystems, improve local climate resilience, and create habitats for pollinators and wildlife.

Cooler Cities

Enhanced Biodiversity

Cleaner Air

The Benefits of Urban Restoration

Urban restoration creates multifunctional green spaces that benefit both people and the planet. By integrating nature into daily urban life, these projects help cities adapt to climate challenges and promote healthier, more connected communities.

Reduces peak air temperatures by up to 12 °C.1

5–7% increase in reported mental health with higher bird and tree diversity.2

Urban Restoration in Action

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Greater City of Sudbury

Canada

Rehabilitating the Greater City of Sudbury's natural landscapes to provide clean water, air, enhanced biodiversity, and wildlife habitat.

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North West Kent

United Kingdom

The Dartford site in North West Kent, near London, will be restored with woodlands, meadows, and grasslands, creating a climate-resilient ecosystem.

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1. Li, H. et al. (2024) ‘Cooling efficacy of trees across cities is determined by background climate, urban morphology, and tree trait’, Communications Earth & Environment [Preprint]. doi:10.5194/egusphere-2024-234-v2.

2. Buxton, R.T. et al. (2024) ‘Mental health is positively associated with biodiversity in Canadian cities’, Communications Earth & Environment, 5(1). doi:10.1038/s43247-024-01482-9.

Image Sources Courtesy of SUGi:
1. Heritage Forest - London, UK
2. Manhattan Healing Forest - New York City, USA
3. Southbank Centre — Natura Nostra Forest - London, UK

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