From April 28th to May 5th, 2024, join us in celebrating the irreplaceable value of urban green spaces during World Parks Week. This year, we’re focusing on the incredible benefits that large urban parks bring to our communities, health, and environment.
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Why urban green spaces are as important as natural reserves
A study comparing urban greenspaces with natural areas has revealed they’re contributing a lot more to ecosystems than previously thought.
Future Green City World Congress September 23 – 26 / 2024
In this article you'll uncover the daily program, day by day, and everything you need to know about the conference tickets, the accommodation, and many more exciting events that will take place during the Future Green City World Congress
Two Worlds Become One
In a recent interview in Stadswerk Magazine, an enlightening conversation unfolds with two pivotal figures in urban development: Luis Romanh, CEO of World Urban Parks (WUP), and Sanne Hieltjes, President of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME). They share their contributions and expectations for the Future Green City World Congress 2024.
WUP Member Marathon
Join Us for the World Urban Parks Member Marathon: Shaping the Future of Urban Green Spaces.
World Urban Parks Awards 2023
For the past eight years, World Urban Parks (WUP) has been a driving force behind acknowledging and honoring remarkable contributions made by individuals and organizations in the realm of urban parks, open spaces, and recreation.
Transformative Citymaking
Can urban jungles transform to become sustainable, green and equitable cities? This week on Podparks, we explore transformative citymaking with Jorge Perez Jaramillo
Heat Resilient Cities: Measuring Benefits of Urban Heat Adaptation
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group posted on its webpage information regarding the impact that temperatures have on cities.
Parks are the new roads
How would our cities change if we replaced most of our roads with parks? This week on podparks, we are advocating for green networks, which are webs of parks and corridors and walkways that allow people to navigate the city through green public spaces.
Social and health equity within public spaces
The focus of this webinar will be on South African parks, recreation, and open public spaces to promote social connectedness and health.









