In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the application of Nature-based
systems (NbS) for mitigation of environmental pollution in cities. NbS namely bioretention …

This study conducts a literature review coupled with case-study calculations comparing the
thermal contribution of semi-intensive and intensive (deeper) green roofs to non-insulated …

Currently, the world is facing resource scarcity as the environmental impacts of human
intervention continue to intensify. To facilitate the conservation and recovery of ecosystems …

A novel framework is presented that aims to guide practitioners and decision makers toward
a better understanding of the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in the enhancement of …

A commonly addressed aspect of urban planning involves the integration of nature-based
solutions (NBS). Before applying NBS, acquiring stakeholders' viewpoints, eg, city councils …

This paper uses an expert-based methodology to survey the barriers and strategies related
to the implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS). The ambition of the paper is to offer …

A framework developed by the COST Action Circular City (an EU-funded network of 500+
scientists from 40+ countries; COST= Cooperation in Science and Technology) for …

Urban agriculture (UA) plays a key role in the circular metabolism of cities, as it can use
water resources, nutrients, and other materials recovered from streams that currently leave …

This article contributes to research into new forms of participatory urban governance aimed
at creating more sustainable cities. Focused on food security, which has, like 'sustainability' …

Green Roof (GR) has been recognized as environmentally friendly and practical approach to
overcome environmental and societal challenges in urban contexts and contribute toward …