Constructing a demonstration green roof

Country: Malta

City: Msida

Population: population

start: 2013

Timeframe: 4 Years

Phase: Complete

Nature-based solutions (NBS) : Yes

Budget: N/A

Initiator: University of Malta

Latitude: 35.9030

Longitude: 14.4825

BENEFITS

increased infiltration water retention and flood protection

reduced drought risk cooling effect uhi mitigation

increased quality and quantity of green and blue infrastructure

sustainable urbanisation

improved aesthetic value

increased willingnes participation investment in nbs

education knowledge exchange and learning

ORIGINAL PROBLEMS

flooding risk

low air quality

drought and heat risk

low availability of green infrastructure

low aesthetic value

limited knowledge about biodiversity

SDGs

industry innovation and infrastructure

sustainable cities and communities