Rethinking sustainable cities – Accessible, green and fair
Edited by David Simon (Mistra Urban Futures, Royal Holloway – University of London, and UGEC SSC) Continue reading
Edited by David Simon (Mistra Urban Futures, Royal Holloway – University of London, and UGEC SSC) Continue reading
Nature in the City: Bengaluru in the Past, Present, and Future
by Harini Nagendra, Azim Premji University
“Nature in the City” describes changes in nature in the landscape of Bengaluru using a deep historical dive from the 6th century CE to now, looking at trends in the way people perceive nature, charting a trend towards simplification of biodiversity and ecosystem services over time, and looking at pockets of resilience where multifunctional nature still thrives in the midst of urban chaos.
Available now in the UK and on September 7 in the United States.
The journal Science has released a special issue entitled, “The Urban Planet“. It features an article on urbanization and food systems by UGEC SSC Co-Chair Karen Seto and Navin Ramankutty.