November 13, 2026

Green Seattle Partnership

The Green Seattle Partnership, a collaboration led by Seattle Parks and Recreation, has been named a World Restoration Flagship by the United Nations. It is among just eight ecosystem restoration initiatives worldwide to receive the distinction this year.

The partnership focuses on restoring urban ecosystems while strengthening connections between residents, nature and their neighborhoods. Through habitat restoration, environmental stewardship and community engagement, the program has become a model for how cities can invest in the health of their natural spaces while fostering a sense of belonging among residents.

Seattle joined the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in 2023 through Generation Restoration, an international network of cities working to advance biodiversity and ecosystem recovery. The city's selection as a World Restoration Flagship highlights the growing recognition that urban areas can play a critical role in large-scale environmental restoration efforts.

The award was announced during Restoration Day at the UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia. Seattle was recognized alongside restoration projects in China, Colombia, Ethiopia and Italy, and is one of only three cities ever to receive the honor. The designation celebrates ambitious, long-term initiatives that contribute to global goals aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems around the world by 2030.