The City of Perth has been recognised on the world stage for its bold, long-term vision to create a greener, cooler and more resilient city, with our Urban Greening Strategy one of three finalists in the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026.
The City's Strategy is a finalist in the Living Green for Urban Infrastructure and Liveability category.
The awards recognise cities that put plants and horticulture at the heart of urban development, celebrating measurable outcomes in resilience, public health, biodiversity, climate adaptation and liveability and showcasing how nature-led approaches can deliver practical, scalable solutions to shared urban challenges.
The Living Green for Urban Infrastructure and Liveability category highlights initiatives that support nature-positive lifestyles for residents, visitors and businesses through well-planned, thoughtfully designed and carefully maintained urban environments.
The City's Urban Greening Strategy 2023–2036 sets a clear direction to expand tree canopy and green infrastructure across both public and private spaces – helping to increase shade, reduce urban heat, enhance biodiversity and improve overall community wellbeing.
This commitment is backed by increased investment in innovative initiatives, including the treatment and management of the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer and tree planting in challenging inner-city locations using engineered soil volumes and stormwater harvesting.
The City is also delivering a range of Open Space Enhancement projects, with a strong focus on biodiversity, water sensitive urban design, cooling and more active, accessible spaces, including pocket parks that help fill gaps in the green network, revitalising heritage gardens and city squares.
Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said being named a global finalist was a proud moment for the City and testament to the hard work of teams right across the organisation.
"This is about making Perth a city you can actually feel more shade in summer, greener streets, and better spaces for people to spend time," Mr Reynolds said.
View the full Urban Greening Strategy 2023-2036 on the City of Perth website: https://perth.wa.gov.au/community/sustainability-hub/urban-greening
