New satellite data showing - Urban Green Spaces continue to decline across the world
Husqvarna Group's Urban Green Space Report 2024 reveals a concerning decline in urban green spaces worldwide. Analysis of 344 cities across 62 countries shows that 75% of cities experienced reduced green spaces, with a total loss of 158 million m² primarily due to construction and urban expansion. While 95 million m² of new green space was added, the net loss stands at 63 million m². Europe remains the greenest region with 47% coverage, while South & West Asia averages 25%. Despite the overall decline, 87 cities managed to increase their green spaces, with Santiago adding 9.8 million m² of green areas.
Il Rapporto sugli Spazi Verdi Urbani 2024 del Gruppo Husqvarna rivela un preoccupante declino degli spazi verdi urbani a livello mondiale. L'analisi di 344 città in 62 paesi mostra che il 75% delle città ha registrato una diminuzione degli spazi verdi, con una perdita totale di 158 milioni di m² principalmente a causa di costruzioni e espansione urbana. Sebbene siano stati aggiunti 95 milioni di m² di nuovi spazi verdi, la perdita netta si attesta a 63 milioni di m². L'Europa rimane la regione più verde, con una copertura del 47%, mentre il Sud e l'Ovest dell'Asia si attestano al 25%. Nonostante il declino generale, 87 città sono riuscite ad aumentare i loro spazi verdi, con Santiago che ha aggiunto 9,8 milioni di m² di aree verdi.
El Informe sobre Espacios Verdes Urbanos 2024 del Grupo Husqvarna revela un preocupante declive en los espacios verdes urbanos a nivel mundial. El análisis de 344 ciudades en 62 países muestra que el 75% de las ciudades experimentaron una reducción de los espacios verdes, con una pérdida total de 158 millones de m², principalmente debido a la construcción y la expansión urbana. Aunque se añadieron 95 millones de m² de nuevos espacios verdes, la pérdida neta asciende a 63 millones de m². Europa sigue siendo la región más verde con un 47% de cobertura, mientras que el sur y oeste de Asia tienen un promedio del 25%. A pesar del declive general, 87 ciudades lograron aumentar sus espacios verdes, siendo Santiago la que añadió 9,8 millones de m² de áreas verdes.
Husqvarna Group의 2024 도시 녹지 보고서는 전 세계 도시 녹지 공간의 우려스러운 감소를 보여줍니다. 62개국 344개 도시를 분석한 결과, 75%의 도시에서 녹지 공간이 줄어들었다는 사실이 드러났으며, 이는 주로 건설과 도시 확장으로 1억 5800만 m²가 감소한 것입니다. 새로운 녹지 공간은 9500만 m²가 추가되었지만, 순 손실은 6300만 m²에 달합니다. 유럽은 여전히 가장 녹색 지역으로 47%의 면적을 차지하고 있으며, 남아시아 및 서아시아는 평균 25%입니다. 전반적인 감소에도 불구하고, 87개 도시는 녹지 공간을 늘리는 데 성공했으며, 산티아고는 980만 m²의 녹지 공간을 추가했습니다.
Le Rapport sur les Espaces Verts Urbains 2024 du Groupe Husqvarna révèle une baisse préoccupante des espaces verts urbains dans le monde entier. L'analyse de 344 villes dans 62 pays montre que 75% des villes ont connu une réduction des espaces verts, avec une perte totale de 158 millions de m², principalement due à la construction et à l'expansion urbaine. Bien que 95 millions de m² de nouveaux espaces verts aient été ajoutés, la perte nette s'élève à 63 millions de m². L'Europe reste la région la plus verte avec une couverture de 47%, tandis que le Sud et l'Ouest de l'Asie atteignent en moyenne 25%. Malgré le déclin général, 87 villes ont réussi à accroître leurs espaces verts, Santiago ayant ajouté 9,8 millions de m² d'espaces verts.
Der Stadtgrünflächenbericht 2024 von Husqvarna Group zeigt einen besorgniserregenden Rückgang der städtischen Grünflächen weltweit. Die Analyse von 344 Städten in 62 Ländern zeigt, dass 75% der Städte eine Verringerung der Grünflächen erlebten, mit einem Gesamtverlust von 158 Millionen m², hauptsächlich aufgrund von Bauarbeiten und städtischer Expansion. Während 95 Millionen m² neuer Grünraum hinzugefügt wurden, beträgt der Nettoverlust 63 Millionen m². Europa bleibt die grünste Region mit einer Abdeckung von 47%, während Südasien und Westeuropa durchschnittlich 25% ausmachen. Trotz des allgemeinen Rückgangs konnten 87 Städte ihre Grünflächen vergrößern, wobei Santiago 9,8 Millionen m² Grünfläche hinzufügte.
- 87 out of 344 cities (25%) managed to maintain or increase their green spaces
- Company's HUGSI tools are being used internationally for urban planning and research
- 75% of analyzed cities showed reduction in green spaces
- Net loss of 63 million m² of green space compared to previous year
- Total loss of 158 million m² of green space across studied cities
Since 2019, Husqvarna Group's HUGSI (Husqvarna Urban Green Space Insights) has provided critical data on urban green space development. HUGSI's tools are used in international research and as a basis for decision-making by cities around the world to plan based on the need for green spaces in the city.
"Green spaces are the lungs of the city, improving air quality, reducing noise and enhancing biodiversity meanwhile offering recreational opportunities. Therefore, we aim to raise awareness about urban green space development to promote sustainable cities," says Erik Swan, green space specialist and project manager for HUGSI at Husqvarna Group.
Negative trend
Compared to previous year, the 344 analyzed cities have 63 million m2, less green space, contradicting the growing consensus on the importance of urban green spaces. A total loss of 158 million m2 of green space is recorded across the cities studied, primarily due to human activities like construction and urban expansion. On the other hand, a total of 95 million m2 of new green space were added or improved. Most of this increase is related to expanded areas of grass cover, likely due to weather events and other passive factors, rather than active greening efforts.
"Urbanization contributes to goal conflicts for decision-makers, where, for example, a hospital or a school may be built on a site where there was previously a small park. When green spaces are reduced in favor of constructed space, cities tend to get warmer, and the city's ability to handle heavy rainfall decreases because the hard surfaces cannot absorb water in the same way," says Erik Swan.
The analyzed cities range from 3000 inhabitants in the Dutch city of Renswoude to 30 million in
Nature positive cities are possible
Despite the overall decline, 87 of the 342 analyzed cities managed to add more green space than they lost.
"By tracking changes in urban vegetation, we can monitor the balance in each city. The fact that
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A digital event will take place today, November 12, at 16:00 (CET). The presentation will be moderated by Erik Swan and is expected to take about 55 minutes including Q&A.
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