Nature in the City 2025 Contest

Take part in the seventh edition of the “Nature in the City” Contest to:

• Make Lausanne an attractive city for flora and fauna

• Encourage and foster biodiversity right in your own neighborhood

• Take concrete action and get involved in a nature-friendly project

Submit your project by September 16, 2025.

Check out the information and documents below, consult the application guide if needed, create a user account, and get started on this adventure!

The Concept

This year, the “Nature in the City” Contest is providing financial support and guidance for projects that promote biodiversity around apartment buildings and private homes.

Whether you’re a tenant, homeowner, property manager, or cooperative member, enter the contest and submit your project to bring nature right to your doorstep. From among the submitted projects, the jury will select one or more winning projects. They will then receive funding totaling CHF 20,000, distributed among the selected projects to enable their implementation. The winning teams will also receive support from a biodiversity specialist, who will provide both theoretical and practical guidance.

Who is it for?

All individuals, organizations, businesses, associations, and institutions wishing to bring nature to their property or around their building (excluding public property) within the Lausanne area. Would you like to welcome flora and fauna in need of space to your outdoor areas? Everyone is welcome!

Feel free to invite your neighbors to join you in brainstorming ideas for the design, layout, and maintenance of the project. A poster is available to inform and invite everyone in the building to build this project with you!

Where?

Projects must be carried out within the city limits of Lausanne, exclusively on private property. If you do not own the property, you will need the consent of the owner or property manager. In this case, a letter of support can be requested by emailing parcs.domaines@lausanne.ch. Lawns, vacant lots, small squares, alleys, courtyards, and walls are all potential playgrounds where you can bring your project to life!

When?

The application period runs from May 21 to September 16, 2025. You therefore have four months to brainstorm and design your project. The Parks and Public Lands Department will assess the feasibility of the projects, and then a jury will meet to make the final decision.

How?

Do you have an idea for a project? Feel free to review all the documents below, create your user account, and then submit your project. For any practical or technical questions, please contact parcs.domaines@lausanne.ch.