Much previous research has problematized the use of a binary urban–rural distinction to
describe human settlement patterns in and around cities. Peri-urban zones, on the edge of …

Ecosystem services are essential for cities and are key factors in achieving many of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Such services are best delivered through green …

The Yellow River Basin and the Yangtze River Basin are the two most important watersheds
in China, which consist of several key ecological function areas and are crucial in terms of …

In 2019, the World Meteorological Organization published its “Guidance on Integrated Urban
Hydrometeorological, Climate and Environment Services (Volume I: Concept and …

Urban ecosystems are under pressure as a result of rapid urbanization [1]. When compared
to more profitable residential, commercial, and industrial land uses, such ecosystems are …

The rapid and unpredictable expansion of urban areas poses a major challenge to humanity
in adapting to climate change in the coming decades. Therefore, the presence of urban …

The term ecosystem services was coined to describe the societal benefit that natural
ecosystems provide, as well as to raise awareness about biodiversity and ecosystem …

Migratory birds are particularly susceptible to climate change and habitat loss due to their
reliance on a global network of ecosystems, with waders and seabirds undergoing …

The city has always brought within itself the characteristics of the historical period in which it
existed and of the population that inhabited it. In the last years new kind of cities were born …

The rapid advancement of urbanization, evident in the relentless expansion of concrete
jungles, poses a significant threat to the delicate balance of ecosystem services. Throughout …