Urban Micro-Lungs Initiative

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Urban Forestry, disadvantaged areas, urban planning, urban infrastructure development

Affected Sector

Urban development

Description of the solution

The Urban Micro-Lungs (UML) initiative in East Amman, Jordan, funded by the German Federal Ministry and implemented by GIZ in partnership with local entities, introduces urban micro-forests using the Miyawaki Method to combat urban densification and climate change effects. This green infrastructure project enhances air quality, reduces water runoff, and supports local biodiversity, all while involving the community in beautification efforts. It serves as a replicable model for urban greening, emphasizing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native plants and participatory approaches for sustainable urban development.

Socio-economic effects

Improving living conditions in disadvantaged areas, improved public health, enhanced local biodiversity, increased community engagement, and potentially, reduced urban heat island effect

Type of Measure

3. mitigation measures

Type of sub-measure

5. (none)

Who led the solution

International development agencies, Local government

Timescale of implementation

Medium-term (2-4 years)

Other Notes

https://dev.araburban.org/en/infohub/projects/?id=3981

Links to the solution

Consent to share form or official link.

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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