The 2015 United Nations conference on sustainable development advanced seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are essential for a sustainable future. Most of these goals either directly or indirectly affirm the importance of environmental protection. They also emphasize the need for...

This chapter explores Green Infrastructure (GI) as a pivotal approach in sustainable urban development, integrating natural and engineered systems to create resilient and livable cities. It examines how GI enhances ecosystem services, mitigates climate change impacts, and supports biodiversity...

Green infrastructure (GI) is increasingly recognised as a vital component of sustainable urban development, offering ecosystem services such as climate regulation, biodiversity enhancement, and spatial connectivity. Despite its potential, the spatial and functional integration of GI with urban...

This chapter explores how green infrastructure strategies can improve health and well-being for ageing populations through sustainable urban design. With a focus on concepts such as ageing in place, the chapter demonstrates how access to green spaces reduces loneliness, enhances mobility,...