text: Overall, large-scale river and floodplain restoration investments50 can provide a major 
  economic boost for the restoration sector and for local socioeconomic activities such as 
  tourism and recreation. At the same time, these investments can improve water 
  regulation, flood protection, nursery habitats for fish, and the removal of nutrient 
  pollution. 
  
  *2.2.8. Greening urban and peri-urban areas*
  
  **Green urban spaces**, from parks and gardens to green roofs and urban farms, provide a 
  wide range of benefits for people. They also provide opportunities for businesses and a 
  refuge for nature. They reduce air, water and noise pollution, provide protection from 
  flooding, droughts and heat waves, and maintain a connection between humans and 
  nature51. 
  
  The recent lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us the**value of green**
  **urban spaces for our physical and mental wellbeing**. While protection of some urban 