Press Release: Environment: Investing in green infrastructure will bring multiple returns to nature, society and people

The European Commission adopted on 6 May 2013 a new strategy for encouraging the use of green infrastructure, and for ensuring that the enhancement of natural processes becomes a systematic part of spatial planning.

Green Infrastructure is a tried and tested tool that uses nature to provide ecological, economic and social benefits. Instead of building flood protection infrastructure, for example, a green infrastructure solution would be to allow a natural wetland to absorb the excess water from heavy rain.

EurActiv, 07.05.13: EU embraces green infrastructure package http://www.euractiv.com/sustainability/eu-embraces-green-infrastructure-news-519565

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