Governments across the world are looking at ways to reduce their carbon emissions, with some countries aspiring to achieve net…
Category: Global Green City Update
This study across three European cities identified the actual distance people regularly travelled to visit an urban green space. Understanding…
December is always a time to reflect on the year that was in preparation for what is to come. 2022…
The second part of the 15th UN Conference of the Parties (COP-15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will…
Native plants in private gardens can be an important resource for urban native wildlife, and increase species diversity. Additionally, the…
Research from the Wildlife Institute of India has established the importance of small urban green spaces for biodiversity. High quality…
New and novel research is ever adding to our understanding of the benefits of human’s relationship with nature. There is…
By Dr Mingyu Jiang Species rich and varied perennial meadows are a great way for landscape architects to enhance both…
The World Economic Forum report on BiodiverCities highlights the pivotal role of integrating nature back into the urban landscape. With…
Understanding the accessibility and experience of urban green spaces allows decision makers to make informed evaluations of a city’s amenities.…
It can be a challenge to quantify the recreational value of urban green spaces. Parks in urban areas can be…
A review of research from 57 different countries highlights the extensive social and cultural benefits of urban agriculture. These include…
Potentially the first of its kind, Netusil et al. (2022) research revealed a household willingness to pay value for a…
Poor air quality is a global issue, but there are particular concerns around children breathing-in pollutants. Aerial pollutants aggravate the…
Pallathadka et al. (2022) USA study found historic and modern disparities in the implementation of green infrastructure for flood mitigation.…
The use of NbS can provide multi-dimensional benefits to urban areas. These include but are not limited to, improved air…
30,000 bulbs, 57 trees and 350 shrubs – described as a marriage of art, plants and movement. What’s behind the…