This target aims at developing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban growth while addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and quality of life.
Identify/Map areas to establish blue and green spaces; Develop and implement programs for establishment of green spaces; Promote urban gardening.
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T12. Urban green and blue spaces enhanced for human well-being GBF-T12. Urban green and blue spaces enhanced for human well-beingSignificantly increase the area and quality and connectivity of, access to, and benefits from green and blue spaces in urban and densely populated areas sustainably, by mainstreaming the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and ensure biodiversity-inclusive urban planning, enhancing native biodiversity, ecological connectivity and integrity, and improving human health and well-being and connection to nature and contributing to inclusive and sustainable urbanization and the provision of ecosystem functions and services. | High |
Protecting and restoring ecosystems within cities, creating habitats for wildlife, and integrating nature into urban landscapes in ways that support ecological connectivity and native species;