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New criteria for sustainable land use planning of metropolitan green infrastructures in the tropical Andes

Urbanization is rapidly increasing worldwide, with about 60% of the global population currently residing in cities and expected to reach 68% by 2050. In Latin America's tropical Andes region, managing these changes poses challenges, including biodiversity loss and vulnerability to climate change.

Main Authors: LaRota-Aguilera, María José, Zapata-Caldas, Emmanuel, Buitrago-Bermúdez, Oscar, Marull, Joan
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2024
Subjects:
land use
sustainable development
nature conservation
ecosystem services
green infrastructure
urban planning
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145123
Summary:Urbanization is rapidly increasing worldwide, with about 60% of the global population currently residing in cities and expected to reach 68% by 2050. In Latin America's tropical Andes region, managing these changes poses challenges, including biodiversity loss and vulnerability to climate change.

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