[HTML][HTML] Map** ecosystem services in urban and peri-urban areas. A systematic review
Urban and peri-urban ecosystems are subjected to an intense impact. The demand for
ecosystem services (ES) is higher in these areas. Nevertheless, despite the anthropogenic …
ecosystem services (ES) is higher in these areas. Nevertheless, despite the anthropogenic …
Climate crisis, cities, and health
MJ Nieuwenhuijsen - The Lancet, 2024 - thelancet.com
More than ever, the climate crisis is becoming a health crisis. An estimated 5 million people
globally die each year because of suboptimal temperatures, 1 with a large proportion of heat …
globally die each year because of suboptimal temperatures, 1 with a large proportion of heat …
How effective are greenbelts at mitigating urban sprawl? A comparative study of 60 European cities
As Europe takes continuous steps towards urbanization, many cities in this continent are
affected by the negative repercussions caused by urban sprawl. Among the efforts adopted …
affected by the negative repercussions caused by urban sprawl. Among the efforts adopted …
Cities at the heart of the climate action and public health agenda
MJ Nieuwenhuijsen - The Lancet public health, 2024 - thelancet.com
On December 3, 2023, the Conference of Parties (COP) had its inaugural health day at
COP28. Over 120 countries have endorsed the COP28 United Arab Emirates Declaration on …
COP28. Over 120 countries have endorsed the COP28 United Arab Emirates Declaration on …
[HTML][HTML] What drives densification and sprawl in cities? A spatially explicit assessment for Vienna, between 1984 and 2018
The spatial arrangement of settlements constitutes a long-lasting legacy and shapes the
prospects for transformations toward sustainability. Thus, understanding the drivers of …
prospects for transformations toward sustainability. Thus, understanding the drivers of …
Anthropogenic pressure in Czech protected areas over the last 60 years: A concerning increase
T Janík, V Zýka, K Demková, M Havlíček… - Landscape and Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
This article focuses on the evolution of anthropogenic pressure across Czech large-scale
protected areas (protected landscape areas and national parks, n= 30) over the last 60 …
protected areas (protected landscape areas and national parks, n= 30) over the last 60 …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding land take by low-density residential areas: An institutionalist perspective on local planning authorities, developers and households
Using a case study design, the study focuses on identifying the institutional configuration
that determines land take by low-density residential areas. Methodologically, it combines …
that determines land take by low-density residential areas. Methodologically, it combines …
The ecosystem services supplied by urban green infrastructure depend on their naturalness, functionality and imperviousness
Urban green infrastructure (UGI) can provide key ecosystem services (ES) for human well-
being. For this purpose, it is critical to ascertain which characteristics regulate the provision …
being. For this purpose, it is critical to ascertain which characteristics regulate the provision …
Ecosystem services potential is declining across European capital metropolitan areas
Ecosystem services (ES) are essential to sustainable development at multiple spatial scales.
Monitoring ES potential (ESP) at the metropolitan level is imperative to sustainable cities …
Monitoring ES potential (ESP) at the metropolitan level is imperative to sustainable cities …
[HTML][HTML] UN-Sustainable Urbanism: The Challenge of “Lock-In”
MW Mehaffy - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The term “sustainable urbanism” has been criticized over its inconsistent and imprecise
definition, leading to challenges in implementing actionable reforms and achieving urban …
definition, leading to challenges in implementing actionable reforms and achieving urban …