Land degradation has become one of the biggest environmental challenges human society
is currently facing, which is why understanding the global pattern of this land crisis is …

Managing stormwater is a major concern in cities characterized by high risk of floods and
water pollution. Nature-based solutions (NbS) have emerged as a valuable alternative for …

Population growth leads to an increase in the demand for energy, water, and food as cities
grow and urbanize. However, the Earth's limited resources are unable to meet these rising …

In the recent past, sustainable development has been considered a major issue for urban
and regional studies. Adaptive reuse appears to be a practical solution for sustainable urban …

European cities have experienced rapid (and often conflicting) transformations that include,
inter alia, the environment, the economy, society, climate change, and access to affordable …

Research is revealing an increasing number of positive effects of nature for humans. At the
same time, biodiversity in cities, where most humans live, is often low or in decline. Tangible …

The reduction of waste amounts, mainly Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), has not been
successful in many parts of Southern Europe, including Greece. Looking ahead, much more …

Since the 1980s, there has been a notable increase in environmental sensitivity, which has
decisively contributed to an improved perception of the role of soil in ecosystems. European …

Adaptive reuse (AR) of heritage buildings is a complex process due to the involvement of
many actions and actors, which influence the results of the projects. The effectiveness of AR …

The growing interest in utilizing recycled waste substrates (RWS) in ecosystem services and
environmental remediation aligns with the “waste to wealth” concept and the Sustainable …