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{"title":"Mapping urban climate change research: Insights from 20 years of global research trends, thematic evolution, and future perspectives","authors":"Charles K. K Sekyere ,&nbsp;Flavio Odoi-Yorke ,&nbsp;Bismark Baah ,&nbsp;James Anthony Oppon ,&nbsp;Albert Elikplim Agbenorhevi ,&nbsp;Lawrence Atepor","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100271","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100271","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban climate change threatens rapidly growing cities, which are responsible for 60–75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. These cities face risks from urban heat islands (UHI) effects, extreme weather events, and socio-economic inequalities. Despite current research attention, a comprehensive synthesis of trends, knowledge gaps, and future directions remains limited. This study addresses this gap by conducting a dual-method analysis of 489 Scopus-indexed publications (2004–2024) using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer software. The findings revealed exponential publication growth (21.84% annual rate), driven by post-2015 climate agreements, with thematic evolution from foundational climate science to solution-oriented governance, nature-based solutions (NbS), and justice frameworks. Six clusters emerged: UHI dynamics, governance and equity, NbS integration, infrastructure resilience, sectoral adaptations, and regional inequalities. Although motor themes like urban adaptation and UHI dominate, niche areas (health impacts, urban climate resilience) and geographic inequities persist, with a limited representation of African and Latin American research despite high vulnerability. Key advances include methodological innovations in remote sensing, participatory governance models, and recognition of migrants’ climate marginality. However, fragmented institutional coordination, epistemic injustices in NbS implementation, and policy-replication challenges hinder progress. This review calls for equity-focused, interdisciplinary, and South-South collaborations to better inform inclusive, resilient urban climate strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145099546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Using a causal conceptual model of managed dyke realignment as a boundary object promotes multi-stakeholder collaboration and co-production","authors":"Lara Cornejo ,&nbsp;Kate Sherren ,&nbsp;Jeremy Lundholm ,&nbsp;Danika van Proosdij ,&nbsp;Elena M. Bennett","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100253","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100253","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Collaboration in cross-sectoral initiatives with diverse groups of stakeholders can be facilitated using boundary objects. Knowledge co-production based in such collaboration approaches can contribute to solve pressing environmental issues. In this paper, we describe the process of developing a conceptual model through synthesis and expert knowledge elicitation to assess social-ecological dynamics in the context of managed dyke realignment in a complex coastal landscape around the Bay of Fundy, Canada. We explored how the model served as a boundary object for multi-stakeholder collaboration, and how it contributed to interdisciplinary research within our case study. A participatory approach involving stakeholders from different institutions and backgrounds who are actively working in the landscape, was carried out through 5 elicitation phases in 5 months. This participatory process produced a conceptual model that meets the characteristics of a boundary object and contributes to the principles of co-production. Discussions about model functionality and the complexity of the system, including conflicting arguments, emerged from the participatory process. The process highlights climate adaptation policy implications such as the need to decrease administrative complexity and facilitate funding access, as well as guarantee long-term monitoring of implementation sites to pursue adaptive management. We suggest the model structure and process presented in this work can be used to assess other management strategies in this and similar landscapes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mainstreaming nature-based solutions in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a capacity perspective on transformative change","authors":"Ernita van Wyk ,&nbsp;Luke Moore ,&nbsp;Emma Lecavalier ,&nbsp;Augustin Berghöfer ,&nbsp;Raphael Karutz ,&nbsp;Alphonce Kyessi ,&nbsp;Gillian Maree","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100261","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100261","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The potential of nature-based solutions (NBS) to support transformative change is gaining wide attention. NBS are attractive to policy- and decision-makers because they can generate biodiversity gains, alleviate poverty, mitigate climate change impacts, promote local economic opportunities, offset biodiversity loss and advance efforts towards social justice. This paper considers a set of urban NBS mainstreaming tools for the City of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, developed within the context of a grant-funded project. The development and ‘performance’ of these tools are analysed, in terms of their potential to support transformative capacity. This qualitative practice review shows that the NBS tools supported transformative capacity development components such as effective engagement of intermediaries and co-production of knowledge. Multiple entry points for transformative capacity and opportunities for iterative reflection and action are ideal for supporting transformative capacities during the course of a typical project. However, a deliberate approach to capacity enhancement is necessary to achieve more targeted outcomes for urban transformation by applying NBS tools. Without purposefully planning for capacity enhancement, positive outcomes may be present but fortuitous, undermining the potential for NBS mainstreaming to lay foundations for transformative change. This critical review of NBS practice suggests that purposeful incorporation of transformative capacity into project design and practice, including enabling conditions for practitioners and funders, is key to directing transformation through NBS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100261"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144810289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated valuation of the ecological, social and economic benefits provided by a multifunctional nature-based solution","authors":"Laura Costadone ,&nbsp;Shan Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100256","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100256","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer multifunctional approaches to address climate change and environmental challenges, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional gray infrastructure. Despite their promise, widespread adoption remains limited, in part due to an incomplete understanding of their full costs and benefits relative to conventional infrastructure. Traditional benefit–cost analyses often overlook non-monetized benefits and the interconnected ecosystem services provided by NbS. This study introduces a methodological approach to quantify both the physical and monetary value of ecosystem services and co-benefits delivered by an NbS project. We applied an integrated valuation framework to a case study in Virginia Beach, VA, USA, where a city-owned golf course is being converted into a multifunctional stormwater park designed to enhance flood mitigation, support ecosystem restoration, and provide recreational opportunities. Four key ecosystem services were quantified: flood mitigation, microclimatic cooling, pollinator abundance, and environmental quality and amenities. The Hydrologic and Hydraulic (PC SWMM) model predicted a 50 % reduction in structural damages caused by flooding events, while the InVEST pollination model forecasted an increase in the pollinator abundance index from 0.085 to 0.132 due to native vegetation. ENVI-Met climate modeling revealed a 5.6 °C air temperature reduction in tree-covered areas around recreational paths. The hedonic pricing model estimated a 2.4 % increase in nearby property values. Incorporating these ecosystem services into a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) analysis raised the BCR from 1.46 to a range of 1.6–2.1. These findings highlight the economic and environmental value of integrating NbS into urban planning, enhancing resilience and long-term sustainability for communities and ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144654829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effects of a large-scale nature-based solution on the macroinvertebrate diversity in a gravel river in The Netherlands","authors":"Maya M. Daumal ,&nbsp;Rosan van Halsema ,&nbsp;Dorine T.B.M. Dekkers ,&nbsp;Roy H.J. Erkens ,&nbsp;Edwin T.H.M. Peeters","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nature-based solutions (NbS) aim to restore river ecosystems and improve biodiversity, but their effectiveness in enhancing aquatic ecological quality remains uncertain, especially across different waterbody types. To address this gap, we assessed macroinvertebrate communities in the Border Meuse valley following NbS interventions. Sampling was conducted across the main channel, secondary channels, floodplain lakes, and tributaries. We analysed abiotic conditions, taxonomic composition, abundances, diversity indices, and contributions to regional β-diversity.</div><div>A total of 218,810 individuals representing 152 taxa were recorded. Lakes and tributaries supported the highest abundances and most unique taxa (∼20 each), while the main channel and secondary channels contributed least to regional diversity. Shannon-Wiener diversity was highest in lakes and lowest in the Meuse. Differences in abiotic conditions further separated lakes and tributaries from other waterbody types. Secondary channels shared characteristics with the Meuse and supported similar macroinvertebrate assemblages, suggesting limited added ecological value. Despite restoration efforts, taxa characteristic of fast-flowing gravel rivers remains largely absent.</div><div>These results indicate that NbS measures in the Border Meuse, particularly the creation of side channels, had limited effectiveness in restoring aquatic biodiversity. Contributing factors include low habitat heterogeneity, pre-existing modifications in tributaries, and the lack of new floodplain lake creation. We propose five lessons for future NbS planning: conduct thorough system analysis, gather pre- and post-project data, set ecologically realistic goals, implement adaptive management, and promote knowledge sharing. A functional, ecosystem-based approach is essential for improving biodiversity outcomes in large river restoration projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144518377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rooted in Reality: Critical Contextualization of Nature-based Solutions in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh","authors":"Md. Faisal Imran ,&nbsp;Haseeb Md. Irfanullah ,&nbsp;Pulaq Baral Tanu ,&nbsp;Shariaj Ibna Mizan Shuprio ,&nbsp;Samiya A. Selim","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100289","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100289","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study critically evaluates the effectiveness and adherence of integrated farming in coastal Bangladesh as a Nature-based Solutions (NbS) intervention using the IUCN’s Global Standard for NbS. The study also evaluates quality of evidence of the implementing organization (an NGO), motivation in adopting NbS as its core strategy, and issues considered to mainstream NbS. The research employed a series of qualitative methods combining content analysis, key informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs), complemented by validation sessions. Findings reveal that the NbS intervention effectively addressed societal challenges, but there remain opportunities to improve in certain key areas, such as ensuring net gain in biodiversity. The project also lacks knowledge mobilisation for wider impact, such as assisting others in designing NbS. However, the NGO’s motivation lies in contribution to global challenges, branding a new concept like NbS, taking a leadership role, and highlighting the tangible benefits. But, limited focus on biodiversity remains a critical aspect that underscores a need for place-based implementation and documentation. The study suggests that, if scientists want policymakers to choose the best evidence for a policy, they need to communicate more clearly, strategically, and frequently. Organizations also need to re-evaluate the nexus between ‘society and nature’ and shift in organizational commitments investing in appropriate staffing, capacity development, and adaptive management throughout the programing. Finally, we found a lack in proper guidelines adopting a new concept, like NbS, in policies and its utilization. This would enable policymakers for effective supervision, allow NGOs to implement intervention, and provide researchers to assess the effectiveness of emerging concepts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145617965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Caves and karst in global sustainability: The case for an international day","authors":"Nadja Zupan Hajna","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100282","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100282","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Karst landscapes and cave systems are among the most ecologically, hydrologically, and culturally significant environments on Earth. They supply drinking water to nearly 20 % of the global population and preserve invaluable records of palaeoclimate, archaeology, and biodiversity. Yet these subterranean systems remain largely invisible in environmental governance and sustainability discourse. Karst aquifers represent critical but overlooked nature-based solutions for water security and climate resilience, buffering floods, sustaining dry-season flows, and supporting unique subterranean ecosystems. However, they face growing threats from land-use change4, pollution, infrastructure development, and climate change, exacerbated by limited legal recognition and monitoring. In response to this policy gap, the International Union of Speleology (UIS) launched the initiative for an International Day of Caves and Karst (IDCK), following the success of the 2021 International Year. As of 2025, the proposal is endorsed by more than 70 national institutions, international organisations, and UNESCO site managers, with increasing support from governments and Indigenous nations. A formally recognised IDCK would mainstream caves and karst into global environmental agendas, strengthen science–policy interfaces, and advance protection of subterranean environments across biodiversity, water, and heritage frameworks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100282"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145361928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Valuing present and future benefits provided by coastal wetlands and living shorelines","authors":"Donna Marie Bilkovic ,&nbsp;Andrew M. Scheld ,&nbsp;Robert Isdell ,&nbsp;Pamela Mason ,&nbsp;Sarah Stafford ,&nbsp;Molly Mitchell ,&nbsp;Cirse Gonzalez-Dorantes ,&nbsp;Randolph Chambers ,&nbsp;Matthias Leu ,&nbsp;Susanna Musick ,&nbsp;Sean Gregory ,&nbsp;Jessica Hendricks ,&nbsp;Oluwakemi Dada ,&nbsp;Gabriel Benson","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100243","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Marshes are important natural capital assets for many coastal communities, providing a range of ecosystem services such as coastal protection, nutrient removal, habitat, and recreational opportunities. We explored the present and future distribution and economic value of tidal marsh (natural marsh and living shorelines) ecosystem services for coastal communities in Virginia, US, using an interdisciplinary mixed-methods, spatially explicit valuation approach. First, a benefit transfer analysis was conducted using literature-derived values adjusted for site-specific conditions. Then, two stated preference surveys were implemented, targeting recreational users and individuals engaged in shoreline management decision-making. We leveraged a wide range of spatial information on the local environment to both adjust values and also develop realistic scenarios in surveys. Survey responses were used to assess service values as well as tradeoffs in shoreline decisions. Marsh values were found to be a significant asset for communities, amounting to ∼$90M/yr in benefits, or 3.3 % of annual GDP for the region. Assuming marsh migration into undeveloped lands and the installation of living shorelines for coastal protection where suitable, future discounted service values were predicted to increase slightly. Marsh service values varied spatially, with storm risk reduction (the highest ranked service by community decision-makers) displaying the greatest variation. Recreational opportunities were ranked low by community decision-makers, yet recreational fishers placed a high value on marshes. This highlights that without consideration of locally important services, shoreline management decisions may unknowingly affect local economies. Valuing marsh services can improve social efficiency in shoreline management decisions while also advancing natural capital accounting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144271526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantifying aboveground biomass of small urban remnant forest in South-East Queensland from global ecosystem dynamic investigation laser footprints and sentinel-2 imagery","authors":"Jigme Thinley ,&nbsp;Christopher Ndehedehe","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100267","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100267","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Estimating the biomass of urban forests is vital for evaluating their contribution to global climate mitigation efforts. Field-based sampling methods are unsuitable due to the costs and labour involved. In addition, regular field-based expeditions into urban forests could disturb these ecosystems. Although LiDAR sensors on drones could provide an alternative for capturing structural information about the forests, the proximity of these forests to urban populations makes drone surveys unsuitable. In the current research, we assess the potential of combining Global Ecosystems Dynamics Investigation (GEDI)-estimated aboveground biomass density (AGBD) with satellite-derived spectral indices, including Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI), Normalized Difference Red Edge Index (NDRE) and Bare Soil Index (BSI), together with Digital Surface Model and slope, to predict aboveground biomass (AGB) for a remnant urban forest in South-East Queensland, Australia. We developed a Random Forest Regression model that accurately predicted AGB, with R² value of 0.81 and Root Mean Square Error of 46.75Mg/ha. We further estimated the total biomass of the forest to be approximately 35,981.6 Mg/ha for a 136-hectare study area, which is 95% of a recent estimate based on field-based allometric modelling. The global availability of the GEDI product and satellite-derived data makes this method applicable to many forests worldwide.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144894968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How biophilic design of the school outdoor environments impacts adolescents’ behaviour and psychology: A post-occupancy evaluation based on SEM","authors":"Mengqi Li ,&nbsp;Na Li ,&nbsp;Jie Yin ,&nbsp;Leiqing Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nbsj.2025.100251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Studies showed biophilic design enhances the restorative qualities of learning environments, reducing students’ stress and anxiety and benefiting their mental health. This study, guided by Kellert's biophilic design principles, examined the impact of eight biophilic design indicators across three dimensions—naturalness, aesthetics, and activity—on middle school students' physical activity, social interactions, and anxiety. It investigated how these factors contribute to reducing anxiety. Using a structural equation model, post-occupancy evaluation data from 275 adolescents were analyzed. The results show that the activity dimension directly influenced physical activity, which in turn affected anxiety and social interactions. Naturalness impacted physical activity and social interactions, while aesthetics negatively affected physical activity. The study highlights physical health as a key mediator and underscores the positive influence of naturalness and activity on anxiety reduction, contrasting with the negative impact of aesthetics. The findings suggest that integrating natural elements and promoting physical activity in school design may reduce adolescents ' anxiety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100945,"journal":{"name":"Nature-Based Solutions","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144536244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}