[HTML][HTML] A review of studies assessing ecosystem services provided by urban green and blue infrastructure
Urban green and blue infrastructure (GBI) and associated ecosystem services (ES) are
increasingly recognized for their potential to address urban sustainability challenges. This …
increasingly recognized for their potential to address urban sustainability challenges. This …
[HTML][HTML] Benefits of restoring ecosystem services in urban areas
Highlights•Cities are a centers of demand for ecosystem services and with projected
doubling of urban populations there will be an accelerating demand of these …
doubling of urban populations there will be an accelerating demand of these …
Disconnection from nature: Expanding our understanding of human–nature relations
The human relationship with nature is a topic that has been explored throughout human
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
Principles for urban nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions (NBS) were introduced as integrated, multifunctional and multi-
beneficial solutions to a wide array of socio-ecological challenges. Although principles for a …
beneficial solutions to a wide array of socio-ecological challenges. Although principles for a …
Beyond 'trees are good': Disservices, management costs, and tradeoffs in urban forestry
The provision of ecosystem services is a prominent rationale for urban greening, and there
is a prevailing mantra that 'trees are good'. However, understanding how urban trees …
is a prevailing mantra that 'trees are good'. However, understanding how urban trees …
Nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban areas: perspectives on indicators, knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action
Nature-based solutions promoting green and blue urban areas have significant potential to
decrease the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of cities in light of climatic change …
decrease the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of cities in light of climatic change …
Greening cities–To be socially inclusive? About the alleged paradox of society and ecology in cities
Greening cities, namely installing new parks, rooftop gardens or planting trees along the
streets, undoubtedly contributes to an increase in wellbeing and enhances the …
streets, undoubtedly contributes to an increase in wellbeing and enhances the …
Towards systematic analyses of ecosystem service trade-offs and synergies: Main concepts, methods and the road ahead
Ecosystem services (ES), the benefits that humans obtain from nature, are of great
importance for human well-being. The challenge of meeting the growing human demands …
importance for human well-being. The challenge of meeting the growing human demands …
Urban sprawl and its impact on sustainable urban development: a combination of remote sensing and social media data
Urbanization is one of the most impactful human activities across the world today affecting
the quality of urban life and its sustainable development. Urbanization in Africa is occurring …
the quality of urban life and its sustainable development. Urbanization in Africa is occurring …
Planning of urban green spaces: An ecological perspective on human benefits
In the context of urban land-use growth and the consequent impacts on the environment,
green spaces provide ecosystem services for human health. The ecosystem services …
green spaces provide ecosystem services for human health. The ecosystem services …