Johannesburg Environment Score: Air Quality, Green Spaces, Parks & Noise Levels

Global Environment Score

The city is surprisingly green, with a vast urban forest of millions of trees planted over the last century. Many public parks and reserves offer ample space for recreation, jogging, and family gatherings in the middle of the urban sprawl. Environmental efforts are currently focused on managing waste and improving air quality in industrial corridors. While the city faces some challenges with noise pollution, there are pockets of tranquility that are well-maintained by the local municipality. Continued investment in urban greening programs helps to mitigate the effects of heavy urban traffic.