Accelerating urbanisation and associated lifestyle changes result in loss of biodiversity and
diminished wellbeing of people through fewer direct interactions and experiences with …

Major environmental institutions around the globe are realising that the failing human–
nature relationship is a root cause of environmental issues. Despite this shift in thinking …

Earth is facing simultaneous biodiversity and climate crises. Climate-change refugia–areas
that are relatively buffered from climate change–can help address both of these problems by …

Urban residential development is expanding globally to accommodate increasing housing
demand, greatly impacting biodiversity and human wellbeing. Enhanced sustainability of …

Urban green spaces are increasingly seen through the lens of their contributions to
economic growth, neglecting the broader aspects of common goods and social-ecological …

Aesthetics is a crucial ecosystem service provided by biodiversity, which is believed to help
improve humans' quality of life and is linked to environmental consciousness and pro …

Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis in China, is currently grappling with the delicate balance
between urban expansion and environmental preservation. This study finds that the …

Background Urgent solutions are needed in cities to mitigate twin crises of global climate
change and biodiversity loss. Urban nature-based solutions (actions that protect, sustainably …

Mistletoes have a fraught public relations history. Vilified as toxic tree-killing weeds, they
have long been targeted for removal by arborists and forest managers concerned with tree …

University campuses, as small and isolated areas of rapidly growing urban areas, can
provide a unique opportunity for urban biodiversity research, conservation, education, and …