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

Abstract The concept of “Ecosystem Services (ES)” has gained global importance since the
1990s. Today its link to sustainable development and human welfare is well documented …

This paper proposes a flexible methodology for ecosystem assessment oriented to climate-
change adaptation and mitigation policies focused on ecosystem protection. This analysis is …

Exploring the factors influencing ecosystem services (ESs) is crucial for protecting them.
Habitat fragmentation is a critical factor that has been proved to have positive or negative …

Urban green spaces have been widely recognized for their ecosystem services (ES)
provisioning, but their resources are insufficient. Informal green spaces (IGS), the neglected …

Metropolitan areas are being challenged by the disparity between growing societal needs
and dwindling natural resource provision. Understanding the supply-demand mismatches of …

Urban green space equity relates to the efficient allocation of natural resources and the
equalization of public service facilities. Street (road) greenery provides substantial …

The paper considers the emerging concept of geosystem services (GS), highlights its
importance for sustainable urbanization, and the use of urban underground space …

Ecosystem services'(ES) assessments can inform sustainability policies but often translate
poorly into practical decision‐making due to their disconnection from local challenges …

Abstract Urban Blue Spaces provide multiple benefits to city dwellers and, therefore, are a
key element in the social-ecological system. To responsibly maximise these benefits, it is …