Green Infrastructure Horizon Scan
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Green Infrastructure Horizon Scan
Overview of the UK sector and opportunities to support growth.
This report explores Green Infrastructure, its importance and the benefits it delivers for climate resilience, health, net zero, and to ensure biodiversity.
We need to create sustainable and resilient urban environments, and green infrastructure initiatives deliver a vital solution for addressing these environmental, social and economic challenges.
The report looks at primary impact areas and puts forward a series of recommendations to inform investors and support innovation organisations looking to develop solutions. It considers:
- Air quality – plants absorbing greenhouse gases and other pollutants to provide cleaner air to breath.
- Biodiversity – development of rich habitats to produce thriving ecosystems in urban and rural areas.
- Climate resilience – flooding and urban heating mitigation effects due to water absorption and produce shade.
- Health and wellbeing – engaging communities with the outdoors to provide physical and mental health benefits.
- Noise pollution – acting as a natural barrier to sound and producing better quality places to live and work.
The document is intended to inform future phases of work and deeper engagement with stakeholders across the sector: local authorities, businesses, investors and community groups. It is a precursor to a comprehensive market analysis to identify areas of high potential for investment and innovation.
