Download a document with a new set of EU guidelines.
WGIN and EFB have released a new set of implementation guidelines to support the national adoption of European legislation.
The document provides practical guidance on how to implement legal provisions that can accelerate the deployment of green roofs and green walls, generating multiple benefits for people, cities, and theenvironment, including climate resilience, increased biodiversity and enhanced urban wellbeing.
They offer direction on implementing key EU legislative instruments:
- Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
- Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)
- Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD)
- Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR)
With scientific evidence and a set of practical steps, the document shows how effective implementation of green roofs and walls can support meeting EU obligations and climate goals.
