This policy brief presents contributions from the city of São Paulo, Brazil. The city is pursuing the establishment of green corridors as a strategy to reverse the negative effects of urbanisation processes. This brief presents the Municipal Plan for Protected
Areas, Green Areas and Open Spaces (PLANPAVEL, 2022) and a pilot project carried out as part of the plan. Learnings underscore the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration for an effective governance structure and the role communication strategies
play in fostering public awareness and support.
