World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 Global Position Statement

Nature and Humanity at the Heart of Our Urban Future

The World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, addressed urgent global challenges, including climate resilience, biodiversity loss, social inequity, and urban environmental degradation. Experts, policymakers, and community leaders highlighted the critical role of Green Infrastructure in fostering sustainable, resilient, and healthy urban spaces.

Green Infrastructure integrates nature-based solutions such as green roofs, urban forests, rain gardens, and community green spaces to combat urban heat islands, improve air and water quality, support biodiversity, and enhance public health. The Congress called for stronger policies, funding, and regulations to scale Green Infrastructure worldwide.

By embracing equitable, culturally inclusive, and ecologically sound urban planning, we can create thriving cities that restore nature and reconnect communities.