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Urban Green Infrastructure: Enhancing Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Cities

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  • Michael Greene

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Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) is increasingly recognized as a critical component for enhancing climate resilience and promoting environmental sustainability in cities. With the rapid expansion of urban populations, cities are becoming more vulnerable to climate-induced risks such as extreme heat, flooding, and air pollution. UGI—comprising parks, green roofs, urban forests, wetlands, and other vegetated spaces—provides nature-based solutions to mitigate these risks while simultaneously delivering ecosystem services that benefit both human well-being and biodiversity. This paper examines the role of UGI in enhancing urban resilience, reducing environmental degradation, and supporting sustainable urban development. By reviewing recent case studies and academic literature, the paper identifies best practices and challenges associated with implementing UGI in different urban contexts. It concludes with policy recommendations to integrate UGI into urban planning and development to maximize its benefits for environmental sustainability and climate adaptation.

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Journal

International Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainability

Volume (Issue)

3 (1)

Pages

11-21

Published

2024-07-25

How to Cite

Greene, M. (2024). Urban Green Infrastructure: Enhancing Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Cities. International Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainability, 3(1), 11-21. https://jilpublishers.com/index.php/ijess/article/view/24

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Keywords:

Urban green infrastructure, climate resilience, sustainability, urban planning, nature-based solutions, ecosystem services