Skip to main content
Logo

Login/Register

STAY IN THE LOOP

Sign up for our newsletter

  • Home
  • About
  • Urban Nature Program
  • City Dashboard
  • Knowledge Resources
  • Events
  • News & Blogs
  • Partnerships

Cities 4 Biodiversity (C4B) Library

RETURN TO MAIN C4B WEBSITE  
30 publications in total

Fetching total records...

2021 Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Sustainability Report Card for Los Angeles County Ecosystem Health

  • Country/ City
    Los Angeles
  • Topic
    Biodiversity, Health, Wellbeing, Indicators, Land Use
  • Published On
    July 12, 2021
  • Author(s)
    Reid-Wainscoat, Elizabeth;Youngdahl, Anne;Dimson, Monica;Manzo, Stephanie;Rauser, Casandra;Hoek, Eric;Margolis, Porter;Liegler, Lindsay;Coffee, Daniel;Shen, Yue;Bautista, Camila
  • Abstract

    • 2021 Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Sustainability Report Card for Los Angeles County Ecosystem Health

    This 2021 Report Card on Ecosystem Health provides an in-depth look at the region’s efforts in moving toward a more resilient environment and community for people and native wildlife. A healthy and improved ecosystem requires protecting and restoring high-quality habitats and native biodiversity; reducing ecosystem threats like wildfire and invasive species; and ensuring every Angeleno has access to nature and its benefits such as clean water, shade, and respite through policy solutions that address the region’s inequities.

Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment

  • Country/ City
    World
  • Topic
    Biodiversity, Health
  • Published On
    May 21, 2021
  • Author(s)
    Melissa R. Marselle, Sarah J. Lindley, Penny A. Cook & Aletta Bonn
  • Abstract

    • Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment

    Biodiversity underpins urban ecosystem functions that are essential for human health and well-being. Understanding how biodiversity relates to human health is a developing frontier for science, policy and practice. This article describes the beneficial, as well as harmful, aspects of biodiversity to human health in urban environments. Recent research shows that contact with biodiversity of natural environments within towns and cities can be both positive and negative to human physical, mental and social health and well-being.

Lagos Resilience Strategy

  • Country/ City
    Nigeria
  • Topic
    Resilience, Biodiversity, Climate Action Planning, Greening Cities
  • Published On
    December 28, 2020
  • Author(s)
    City of Lagos
  • Download
  • Abstract

    • Lagos Resilience Strategy

    The Lagos Resilience Strategy is the State’s first urban resilience strategy document and it articulates an integrated approach to addressing the shocks and stresses the city experiences or might experience. Through this strategy, Lagos is committed to building a city that is efficient, innovative and inclusive. It presents a platform for planning for and tackling acute shocks and chronic stresses, thereby enabling the city to survive, adapt and grow in spite of its multifaceted challenges.

Nature-Based Solutions: State of the Art in EU-Funded Projects

  • Country/ City
    Europe
  • Topic
    Nature-based Solutions, Green Infrastructure
  • Published On
    December 23, 2020
  • Author(s)
    Publications Office of the European Union
  • Abstract

    • Nature-Based Solutions: State of the Art in EU-Funded Projects

    This document summarises outcomes from the Commission individual expert reports delivered through its ‘Valorisation of NBS Projects’ initiative. EU research and innovation projects were scanned for results pertaining to key areas such as biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation (including flooding), water quality, air quality and microclimate, sustainable communities, innovative governance and business models, and market challenges and solutions.

Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services: An EU ecosystem assessment

  • Country/ City
    Europe
  • Topic
    Ecosystem services, Tools, Assessment
  • Published On
    November 17, 2020
  • Author(s)
    European Commission
  • Abstract

    • Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services: An EU ecosystem assessment

    This report presents an ecosystem assessment covering the total land area of the EU as well as the EU marine regions. The assessment is carried out by Joint Research Centre, European Environment Agency, DG Environment, and the European Topic Centres on Biological Diversity and on Urban, Land and Soil Systems.This report constitutes a knowledge base which can support the evaluation of the 2020 biodiversity targets.
  • « first
  • ‹ previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • next ›
  • last »
Gpsc Washington, DC Headquarters
E-mail: gpsc@worldbankgroup.org

©2021 GPSC. All Rights Reserved

  • Legal
Navigation
  • Home
  • About
  • Urban Nature Program
  • City Dashboard
  • Knowledge Resources
  • Events
  • News & Blogs
  • Partnerships
STAY IN THE LOOP

Sign up for our newsletter