Greening the urban environment can be an important strategy to tackle the problems of
urban densification and meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Green …

As the global climate change and the rapid progress of urbanization, the frequent
occurrence of flooding disasters and non-point source pollution seriously threaten the …

International concern to develop sustainably challenges us to act upon the inherent links
between our economy, society and environment, and is leading to increasing …

Climate change and the continuing increase in human population creates a growing need to
tackle urban stormwater problems. One promising mitigation option is by using nature-based …

The global popularity of green roofs (GRs) rises as urban runoff becomes a primary
environmental concern in both developed and develo** countries. Although a growing …

Green roof is one of the main infrastructures used in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
(SUDS). Detailed design and the correct choice of materials to be applied in this type of roof …

Abstract Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RWHS) are an alternative solution with the
potential to increase water supply security and reduce the pressure on water resources and …

Green roof is an important measure in “Sponge Cities” to reduce the runoff and improve the
runoff quality. The runoff quantity and quality control capacity of five types of extensive green …

In recent years, particularly following the definition of the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) for 2030, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have gained considerable attention …

Green roofs have been widely recognized as sustainable nature-based solutions to mitigate
floods in urban areas, which, in the last decades, are increasing due to the combination of …