Berlin - A thriving city embraces its green spaces (URBES video)

Thomas Elmqvist

Theme leader, Urban social-ecological systems and globalization

Stockholm Resilience Centre

thomas.elmqvist@su.se

Berlin is one of the greenest cities in Europe, with more than 2,500 public green spaces, parks and gardens. These areas provide a home for natural diversity and a high quality of life for citizens. Over the next 15 years, the German capital is expected to grow by more than a quarter of a million inhabitants to 3.7 million. This expansion is likely to increase built-up areas and put pressure on green spaces. This video shows that the city’s administration has recognized that nature conservation and the protection of green spaces are vital for sustainable urban development and social equality.