Around 56% of the world's population live in cities, with rapid urbanisation in developing
regions. However, most ecological studies focus on developed countries. Here, we conduct …

Since 2006, urban planning has been termed as an important element of public policy in
China. Urban master planning has theoretically been the fundamental strategy with regard …

Large-scale declines in terrestrial insects have been reported over much of Europe and
across the world, however, population change assessments of other key invertebrate …

Private gardens are recognised as potentially important refugia for butterflies. Yet little is
known about how gardens might be contributing to butterfly conservation, as their restricted …

Abstract The Ramsar Convention places central emphasis on the protection, restoration, and
utilization of wetlands. Wetland species and their habitat protection is an important …

Urban biodiversity plays a crucial role in the functioning of urban ecosystems and
significantly impacts the well-being and quality of life for city residents. By focusing on the …

Simple Summary The continuous intensification of urbanisation has led to severe
degradation and loss of bird habitats, directly affecting the diversity of birds. In this study, we …

In densely urbanized areas, small pockets of vegetated areas such as street verges, vacant
lots, and walls can be rich in biodiversity. In spite of their small size, these 'informal urban …

If urban environments are designed from the outset to be biodiversity-friendly, they can
support resilient wildlife communities, improve the wellbeing of inhabitants, and reduce …

Investigating historical and ongoing changes in urban green space (UGS) and urban plant
diversity (UPD) provides critical insights into urban ecology and urban planning …