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Mar 27, 2023 · The IPCC's latest findings highlight the role of cities in climate change action. There is a missing link between global climate goals and local action in cities. Cities need greater support to find sustainable solutions for urban ecosystems.
Feb 23, 2021 · Cities globally are greening their urban fabric, but to contribute positively to the biodiversity extinction crisis, local governments must explicitly target actions for biodiversity.
- Cathy Oke, Cathy Oke, Sarah A. Bekessy, Niki Frantzeskaki, Judy Bush, James A. Fitzsimons, James A. ...
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Sep 1, 2021 · In addition to biodiversity, there is increasing evidence that urban nature and green spaces in cities provide significant ecosystem services to their residents, such as holding back flood waters and removing air pollution.
Mar 19, 2024 · Our study shows that cities worldwide remain committed to climate action in the short term; however, funding shortfalls and moderate engagement in green recovery in response to COVID-19 may limit...
This study examines United States cities that have signed the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, to identify the factors that have led some of them (37 percent, 63 cities) to adopt ambitious (Net Zero) cli-mate action plans.
Apr 30, 2021 · Re-recognizing traditional landscapes as green infrastructure could be given more consideration in city environmental management for regional biodiversity conservation and re-connecting people to nature.
Mar 15, 2017 · 15 March 2017. PDF. Split View. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. Cities represent considerable opportunities for forwarding global biodiversity and sustainability goals.
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