Accreditation
Places across the UK are becoming Nature Towns and Nature Cities through our accreditation scheme, showing their commitment to transform urban landscapes for people and nature.
Achieving recognition as a “Nature Town” or “Nature City” demonstrates a place’s commitment to a greener, heathier, thriving future for everybody.
People will have better access to quality green spaces and natural heritage. And communities will work together to shape greener, climate-resilient neighbourhoods.
The scheme has been designed to help places attract funding, by showing that they have all the right building blocks in place to make long-term, large-scale change happen.
Co-designed with a group of local authorities, the scheme also had input from the voluntary sector, independent experts and government agencies. Applications are assessed by an independent panel.
Become a Nature Town or City
Working through accreditation will help to deliver inclusive growth for your town or city, deliver what residents and communities want, and secure investment in a greener, thriving future.
Find out how to applyDiscover our Nature Towns and Cities
Explore our official Nature Towns and Cities and learn how these places are transforming for people and nature.
Learn about their workMeet the panellists
Our external panellists bring a range of expertise, knowledge and experience, assessing each application.
Meet the panellistsDesigned with investment in mind
We’re working across the UK to deliver ambitious change, integrating nature into everyday life to create greener, healthier and more resilient towns and cities. We’re seeking investors, donors and funders to help make our mission become reality.
- The Nature Town or City award has been designed to provide assurance that a place meets robust standards, ensuring investment will return benefits for people, place and nature alike
- It ensures projects follow independent standards to deliver measurable outcomes
- Accredited towns and cities represent credible partners for long-term, sustainable investment.
Contact us if you’re seeking to invest in a particular town or city, or in projects designed to deliver specific outcomes.