Green roofs, structures covered with vegetation, significantly contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They align directly with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by reducing urban heat island effect, improving air quality, and enhancing city aesthetics. Green roofs contribute to SDG 13 (Climate Action) by sequestering carbon, aiding in climate change mitigation, and improving building energy efficiency, reducing the demand for climate-control energy resources. Additionally, these structures support SDG 15 (Life on Land) by providing urban habitats for various plant and animal species, aiding biodiversity. They also play a role in achieving SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) as they can manage stormwater runoff, filtering and slowing the water's journey to city drains.
To fight against the biodiversity loss and to take advantage of ecosystem services that nature can offer, urban planners integrate green spaces in urban projects. However to assess green spaces, attention is generally paid to local biodiversity (i.e. “in situ”)which concerns the plot on which buildings are constructed. The biodiversity impacted outside the construction site (i.e. “ex situ”)which concerns the extraction of materials, transportation and waste, is rarely associated to the project assessment.
Green Ports: Inland and Seaside Sustainable Transportation Strategies, Volume , 20 September 2018
Green Ports: Inland and Seaside Sustainable Transportation Strategies, Volume , 20 September 2018
Growing media (substrate) is a fundamental part of a green roof, providing water, nutrients and support to plants. However, little research has reviewed how it affects plant performances in different climatic regions. This study aims to analyse published research on green roof growing medium across world's climate zones. Findings are structured according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification, aiming to investigate the prevalence of research conducted in different climate zones. Results from full-scale studies and laboratory or greenhouse experiments were reviewed.
Urban green space, such as parks, forests, green roofs, streams, and community gardens, provides critical ecosystem services. Green space also promotes physical activity, psychological well-being, and the general public health of urban residents. This paper reviews the Anglo-American literature on urban green space, especially parks, and compares efforts to green US and Chinese cities. Most studies reveal that the distribution of such space often disproportionately benefits predominantly White and more affluent communities.
