GO GREEN: Resilient Optimal Urban natural, Technological and Environmental Solutions (GO GREEN ROUTES)

The aim of the GO GREEN ROUTES project is to position European cities as global ambassadors for urban sustainability. The inspiring approach shifts the focus of the NBS towards the co-benefits of multidimensional health, called 360-Health. The transdisciplinary GOGREEN ROUTES consortium will pioneer a unique approach that enhances NBS, urban design with the aim of fostering a positive human-nature relationship, connecting to nature and promoting citizen engagement through digital, educational and behavioural innovation.

The components of GO GREEN ROUTES focus on nature-based enterprise (GROW), sustainable physical activity (MOVE), digital, cultural (FEEL) and knowledge innovation (KNOW). GO GREEN ROUTES promotes mental health and well-being by optimising human-nature interactions for all citizens. These innovations will increase the adoption and acceptability of NBS through "Cultivating Cities" (Burgas, Lahti, Limerick, Tallinn, Umea & Versailles), "Seed Cities" (Munich, Murcia region & Malta) and a "Cross-Pollination Network" (Beijing, Mexico & Tblisi). An urban well-being laboratory, based on the living lab methodology, will couple participatory approaches with Big Data analysis.

To advance knowledge, best practices and dissemination, GOGREEN ROUTES will link all open-sourced data to the OPPLA and Think Nature hubs, providing online resources (e.g. Urban 360-Health Toolkit, MOOC's) and engaging citizens in an iterative co-creation process that will ensure perpetuation beyond the end of the project.