Integrating green infrastructure, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions for urban sustainability: A comprehensive literature review
Urban nature is critical to addressing sustainability challenges. Three concepts capture the
core of this field: Urban Ecosystem Services (UES, benefits humans derived from urban …
core of this field: Urban Ecosystem Services (UES, benefits humans derived from urban …
Tackling climate change with machine learning
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity, and we, as machine
learning (ML) experts, may wonder how we can help. Here we describe how ML can be a …
learning (ML) experts, may wonder how we can help. Here we describe how ML can be a …
Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
[HTML][HTML] Higher education for sustainability: A global perspective
I Žalėnienė, P Pereira - Geography and Sustainability, 2021 - Elsevier
Higher education institutions have an essential role in sustainability. They are key agents in
the education of future leaders that will contribute to the successful United Nations …
the education of future leaders that will contribute to the successful United Nations …
A global map of Local Climate Zones to support earth system modelling and urban scale environmental science
There is a scientific consensus on the need for spatially detailed information on urban
landscapes at a global scale. These data can support a range of environmental services …
landscapes at a global scale. These data can support a range of environmental services …
Ten facts about land systems for sustainability
Land use is central to addressing sustainability issues, including biodiversity conservation,
climate change, food security, poverty alleviation, and sustainable energy. In this paper, we …
climate change, food security, poverty alleviation, and sustainable energy. In this paper, we …
[HTML][HTML] Critical review on the cooling effect of urban blue-green space: A threshold-size perspective
The cooling effect of blue-green space has been recognized as a promising approach to
mitigate the urban heat island (UHI), while the quantitative role (threshold-size for cooling) is …
mitigate the urban heat island (UHI), while the quantitative role (threshold-size for cooling) is …
Research gaps in knowledge of the impact of urban growth on biodiversity
Abstract By 2030, an additional 1.2 billion people are forecast in urban areas globally. We
review the scientific literature (n= 922 studies) to assess direct and indirect impacts of urban …
review the scientific literature (n= 922 studies) to assess direct and indirect impacts of urban …
Trends in urban land expansion, density, and land transitions from 1970 to 2010: A global synthesis
B Güneralp, M Reba, BU Hales… - Environmental …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
The physical expansion of urban areas lead to lasting impacts on landscapes and
livelihoods. Here, we conduct a global synthesis of trends in urban land expansion, in urban …
livelihoods. Here, we conduct a global synthesis of trends in urban land expansion, in urban …
Social-ecological and technological factors moderate the value of urban nature
Urban nature has the potential to improve air and water quality, mitigate flooding, enhance
physical and mental health, and promote social and cultural well-being. However, the value …
physical and mental health, and promote social and cultural well-being. However, the value …