Solutions Database

This database compiles companies, research institutions, and other solution providers from across the world who can provide the technical expertise to help your city develop more sustainably. Oftentimes cities may wish to carry out sustainable projects, but lack specific knowledge or capacity. The listed solution providers have experience in supporting cities and regions to achieve their sustainability goals.

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Solution Title

Green infrastructures for increasing biodiversity in Agro Pontino and Maltese rural areas

Solution Title (in English)

Sectors

Biodiversity, Green infrastructure, restoration of land

Markets

Agrofood industry, Europe

Description

The objective of the LIFE GREENCHANGE project is to protect biodiversity and enhance the ecological value of the agro-ecosystems of Agro Pontino in Italy and rural areas in Malta. Specific objectives are: 1) Integrating ecological functionality and connectivity goals for agro-ecosystems - based around an assessment of ecosystem services - into decision-making processes, through the involvement of public entities, management bodies and farmers in the creation and management of green infrastructures; 2) Implementing green infrastructure in pilot agricultural areas, by creating new core and buffer areas and ecological corridors between them; 3) Mitigating the environmental impact of farming activities, especially in areas of high ecological value, and increasing their contribution to the maintenance and enhancement of ecosystem services through the training and direct involvement of farmers.

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