Reply To: Green living areas

Dear Paola,

Although I believe you may be looking for an international partner, I would nevertheless like to submit the candidature of CREA Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification (CREA-DC), Palermo, Italy for your project idea, as we could effectively represent the Mediterranean area within the partnership.

Our Centre has more than 15 years of experience in extensive green roof systems aimed at improving building energy efficiency and climate adaptation, as well as in the selection and evaluation of plant species for sustainable urban green spaces under Mediterranean conditions.

In addition, CREA-DC can provide scientific expertise, experimental infrastructures and pilot areas for testing Nature-Based Solutions, with specific competencies in Mediterranean biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate-resilient urban greening and healing gardens.

We would be pleased to explore possible synergies and discuss how our expertise could support your project proposal.

Kind regards,

Dr Simona Aprile
CREA Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification (CREA-DC)
Palermo, Italy
simona.aprile@crea.gov.it