In the last ten years,'nature'and biophilic design have received widespread attention in
architecture, especially in response to growing environmental challenges. However, open …

Recent years have seen a surge of interest in ecosystem multifunctionality, a concept that
has developed in the largely separate fields of biodiversity–ecosystem function and land …

To address challenges associated with climate resilience, health and well-being in urban
areas, current policy platforms are shifting their focus from ecosystem-based to nature-based …

Abstract The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a pioneering piece of legislation that aims
to protect and enhance aquatic ecosystems and promote sustainable water use across …

Contemporary societies are facing a broad range of challenges, from pressures on human
health and well-being to natural capital depletion, and the security of food, water and …

Fluvial riparian vegetation (RV) links fluvial and terrestrial ecosystems. It is under significant
pressure from anthropogenic activities, and, therefore, the management and restoration of …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly applied to guide the design of resilient
landscapes and cities to enable them to reach economic development goals with beneficial …

Ecosystem services research faces several challenges stemming from the plurality of
interpretations of classifications and terminologies. In this paper we identify two main …

Due to increasing population pressure and urbanization, as well as global climate change
impacts, many coastal river deltas are experiencing increased exposure, vulnerability and …

Ecosystem service concepts can offer a valuable approach for linking human and nature,
and arguments for the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. Despite an …