Buenos Aires Botanical Garden / Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays

Focus Area: Landscapes and Horticulture Completed Planned

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric (by end of 2027)

Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels

Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements

Support reforestation to sequester carbon

Convert parking spaces into greenspaces to combat the rising temperature in cities

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Water

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Research

Conduct region-specific research related to climate change (by end of 2024)

Additional Information

Environmental Service of the Botanic Garden Carlos Thays’ Trees to the City of Buenos Aires: https://buenosaires.gob.ar/sites/default/files/media/document/2018/05/20/3d4beda637632eea44447623705d3286c1078891.pdf

Buenos Aires Botanical Garden / Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays

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