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Enhancing urban ecosystem services: a multi-disciplinary approach towards climate-responsive cities
Article number
1429_51
Pages
423 – 430
Language
English
Abstract
As urban areas continue to evolve under the pressures of rapid urbanization, climate change, and increasing population densities, integrating sustainable practices into urban planning becomes increasingly critical.
A paradigm shift toward recognizing and valuing ecosystem services as a core component of urban planning is gaining momentum.
This paper highlights the multifaceted benefits of green spaces, including their environmental, social, and economic contributions to urban communities.
Despite these advantages, the widespread adoption of green planning solutions remains limited due to a lack of comprehensive understanding among key stakeholders of the intrinsic value of green spaces and Green Infrastructure (GI). To address this, the study advocates for a multidisciplinary planning approach that emphasizes the importance of ecosystem services in urban development.
The research identifies gaps in the understanding and application of GI across various professions within the Built Environment and argues for a collaborative effort to bridge these gaps.
Additionally, the paper calls for a strengthened educational agenda aimed at embedding ecological wisdom into urban planning strategies.
By fostering a broader awareness of ecosystem services, cities can become more ecologically sustainable and climate-responsive, helping to meet global sustainability goals and enhancing urban resilience.
A paradigm shift toward recognizing and valuing ecosystem services as a core component of urban planning is gaining momentum.
This paper highlights the multifaceted benefits of green spaces, including their environmental, social, and economic contributions to urban communities.
Despite these advantages, the widespread adoption of green planning solutions remains limited due to a lack of comprehensive understanding among key stakeholders of the intrinsic value of green spaces and Green Infrastructure (GI). To address this, the study advocates for a multidisciplinary planning approach that emphasizes the importance of ecosystem services in urban development.
The research identifies gaps in the understanding and application of GI across various professions within the Built Environment and argues for a collaborative effort to bridge these gaps.
Additionally, the paper calls for a strengthened educational agenda aimed at embedding ecological wisdom into urban planning strategies.
By fostering a broader awareness of ecosystem services, cities can become more ecologically sustainable and climate-responsive, helping to meet global sustainability goals and enhancing urban resilience.
Authors
E.J. Cilliers
Keywords
green space planning, ecosystem services, multi-disciplinary planning, urban planning, green cities
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