Public urban green spaces provide people with many benefits. Understanding the
relationship between public urban green spaces' characteristics and human well-being …

The recent and projected upward trends in the frequency and intensity of climate-induced
events in cities have enhanced the focus on adaptation. In addition to enhancing the …

This article reviews the current status of research on urban green and blue infrastructure
(GBI) in developing countries. We critically analyzed a total of 283 papers addressing urban …

The interactive dynamics in the food, water, and energy system as a nexus (FWEN) are
critical to the sustainable development of global cities, and they can be mediated by green …

A comprehensive understanding of the effect of green roofs on the indoor thermal comfort,
under different microclimates, will help to identify key design aspects. In this study, which is …

Lack of sustainable strategic approaches has led to non-functional, unsafe, inaccessible,
and fragmented urban green infrastructure within cities. In sub-Saharan African cities, the …

Three of the primary functions of green roofs in urban areas are to delay rainwater runoff,
moderate building temperatures, and ameliorate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. A major …

Green spaces (GSs) are significant, nature-based solutions to climate change and have
immense potential to reduce vulnerability to heat waves while enhancing the resilience of …

Recent studies have proposed usage of biochar as a substrate amendment in green
infrastructure, such as green roofs and bio-filtration units. However, understanding of the …

Local climate in an area is significantly affected by the extent of urbanization. The
microclimatic parameters such as wind speed (W), relative humidity (RH) and temperature …