The development of buildings and other infrastructure in cities is viewed as a threat to local
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning because natural habitat is replaced. However, there …

Biodiversity on Earth is strongly affected by human alterations to the environment. The
majority of studies have considered aboveground biodiversity, yet little is known about …

Green roofs are novel ecosystems that are increasingly common in cities. While their
hydrologic and energy saving benefits are well‐established, green roofs have also been …

Green roofs and walls have recently emerged as conservation tools, and they offer
promising additional opportunities to enhance biodiversity in cities. However, their …

As a form of green infrastructure, green roofs can enhance urban biodiversity by providing
complex vegetation structures, supplying increased foraging and roosting opportunities for …

The last century was marked by a high demographic revolution and the fast development of
urban environments. Now, more than 50% of the world's 7.5 billion humans live in cities …

Besides providing several important ecosystem services, vegetated roofs can provide also
ecosystem disservices, such as leaching nutrients that cause eutrophication in adjacent …

Nature-based solutions (NBSs) enhance the potential for mitigation and adaptation to
climate change in cities. Among the environmental benefits offered by these measures …

The total amount of sealed surfaces is increasing in many urban areas, which presents a
challenge for sewerage systems and wastewater treatment plants when extreme rainfall …

Green roofs (GR) have gained widespread popularity in cities due to their multiple benefits.
This review synthesizes the latest knowledge around GR ageing and the associated …