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Barcelona - Embracing the Vision of a Greener Future (URBES video)

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Thomas Elmqvist

Theme leader, Urban social-ecological systems and globalization

Stockholm Resilience Centre

thomas.elmqvist@su.se

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Resource description:

With 1.62 million inhabitants, Barcelona is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountain range of Collserola, the city has urbanised virtually all available land after various periods of urban expansion. This has led to conflicting pressures over green space. This film presents some of the ways in which Barcelona has tackled problems resulting from urban expansion such air pollution and rising temperatures, and shows how a strong ambition to protect urban green space and its functions have contributed to human health, well-being and the quality of life for urban citizens.

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  • None

Advantages:

  • Showcases examples of sustainable urban planning
  • Highlights importance of preserving natural areas and urban biodiversity

Licence:

  • Free, no licence

Development stage:

  • Full, working product