The combination of urbanization and global warming leads to urban overheating and
compounds the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events due to climate change. Yet …

As a result of urbanisation and climate change, many cities experience the necessity of
efficient and sustainable land use. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are interventions that …

The circular economy (CE) concept is much-heralded among policy-makers, scholars and
industry professionals as an accelerated pathway towards sustainability. This move away …

Achieving sustainable urban development requires a reorientation in the planning,
management, and design of cities based on the use of cross-cutting solutions that can …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are a promising and innovative approach to address multiple
sustainability challenges faced by cities. Yet, NBS are not integrated into mainstream urban …

Cities are facing a broad range of social and environmental challenges due to the current
pressure of global urbanization. Nature-based solutions aim to utilize green infrastructure to …

The present paper traces a chronological history, or roadmap, of the documentation
produced by the European Union (EU) to promote and implement nature-based solutions …

Urban green spaces generate a number of perceived benefits toward human health and
well-being, including an overall improvement in the quality of life. To date, processes …

Smart city development has gone beyond pure applications of intelligent technologies and
requires effective integration of human well-being, social landscapes, and the built …

Cities have experienced rapid urbanization-induced harsh climatic events, especially
flooding, inevitably resulting in negative and irreversible consequences for urban resilience …