Urban Biodiversity
When cities become crucial places for conservation
Urban ecosystems
Select a location to see the contents.
Storymap
From nature to the city
history of the urbanisation of territories
Nature-Based Solutions in the urban environment
Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) have established themselves as innovative strategies to address some of the most pressing challenges of contemporary cities
Urban Regeneration
Urban regeneration transforms degraded spaces, revitalizes neighborhoods, reduces inequalities, and values nature as a strategic element.
Points of interest
Global climate change, now widely recognised, is accelerating the process of urban redevelopment (maintaining green spaces, planting new trees, building ...
The English term “smart city” refers to a place where traditional networks and services are made more efficient through the use of digital solutions, ...
In recent decades, the ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri) and the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), native to Africa, Asia, and South America, ...
A rain garden is a green infrastructure designed to intercept, retain, and infiltrate rainwater, transforming impermeable surfaces into urban sponges ...
Pollination is a fundamental process for maintaining ecosystem balance and human well-being, as it ensures the reproduction of most flowering plants. ...
Climate change and urbanisation work together to transform urban biodiversity. Rising temperatures, exacerbated by urban heat islands, alter the phenology ...
Wild flower beds are urban renaturalisation interventions inspired by natural herbaceous ecosystems, such as grasslands and pastures, that can provide ...
Citizen involvement is key to truly bringing urban greenery to life. Recent studies, such as that of Martens et al. (2022), show that most people appreciate ...
River zones function as ecological corridors, connecting peripheral areas and the urban centre through a natural continuity that supports biodiversity ...
Despite emissions reductions in Europe since the 1990s, concentrations of particulate matter (PM10), ozone, and nitrogen dioxide remain high and dangerous ...
Historic villas and their parks are fundamental to urban planning because they serve as elements of historical, landscape, and cultural identity (Cultural ...
NBSs represent an effective strategy for mitigating the effects of heat waves in urban environments. Trees, parks, and green infrastructure help cool ...
National hubs for Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are emerging across Europe, serving as spaces for discussion and cooperation to strengthen the network ...
Monumental trees are distinguished by their high biological and ecological value, their anthropological and cultural significance, their close relationship ...
Architecture can play a key role in protecting urban bats. Many species find refuge in building cavities, such as cracks in façades, the spaces between ...
Falco peregrinus
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a cosmopolitan species found on almost every continent except Antarctica. In Italy, it nests in both natural ...
Contact with nature in the city produces measurable benefits for the mind and relationships. Just 120 minutes of exposure to nature per week is enough ...
Green roofs help improve building energy efficiency, reduce rainwater run-off, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Their structure consists of ...
Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) play a crucial role in regulating water in cities, helping to manage heavy rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding. Trees, ...
Often hidden among old and new houses are splendid reserves of both animal and plant biodiversity: secret gardens. If you take a stroll through the Marais, ...