Nature-based solutions are gaining prominence in urban sustainability discourses,
especially in climate adaptation, in efforts to increase resilience, and as a means of …

The future coexistence of human and nonhuman nature on an urban planet is at risk. A
crucial lever is the transformation of human-nature relationships in and through cities. Urban …

Cities around the world are increasingly expanding their sustainability agendas and
adopting urban green and blue infrastructure planning as a strategy to become more …

Urban green spaces are integral elements of urban landscapes, conferring a multitude of
advantages that enrich urban living. Nevertheless, the rapid urbanization of cities often …

Abstract The Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, embedded in the European Green Deal, is a key
policy agenda promoted by the European Commission to protect nature and biodiversity …

Municipal climate policies tie in closely with sustainable urban development. Land use has
far-ranging impacts on carbon emissions from mobility, housing, and consumption; as well …

Cities have important roles in biodiversity restoration and management. Local municipalities,
as key land managers, play critical roles since some species are restricted to small patches …

Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and the circular economy offer new opportunities for water
management and water circularity in cities. In the process towards circular water NBS …

Urban green infrastructure (GI) is proposed for providing residents with welfare. However,
there is little research on how to quantitatively and systematically assess the construction …

The concept of green infrastructure has the potential to promote planning and
implementation of multifunctional green and blue spaces that tackle several urban …