Climate actions
Areas used for urban farming and gardening, instead of paved or asphalted grounds, have a positive contribution to climate adaptation. These green areas can be further adapted to climate impacts by introducing appropriate vegetation and crops for allotment and vegetable gardens. Depending on the climatic zone, for example, vegetables suitable for growing on saline soils as well as drought tolerant plants and trees should be used. The availability of areas for gardening may be limited, and the measure potentially contrasts with policies for urban density increase and service efficiency.
Urban farming and gardening
Objective
Increase the water infiltration capacity of the soil and reduce drought.
Description
Expected results
Yields of the land in the case of farming or by renting out allotment gardens and increased urban environmental quality, with positive impacts on human health, flood control, etc.
Result indicators
Area of land converted to a farm or garden [m²]
Involved actors
Local government and future land users.
Expected timeline for action
Criticalities
Scope of the action
Type of proposed actions
Sector of action
Climate impacts
Implementation scale