Urban Governance of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

摘要: In an increasingly urban world the battle for biodiversity hinges on how effectively cities are governed, and responsive those who run to transforming system embrace ecosystem integrity restoration. This chapter sets out nascent field of governance, is first scientific publication provide a synthesis review services governance literature. It notes recent expansion interdisciplinary global agenda, that significant body academic material already has emerged. The focuses challenges opportunities governing at local, national, regional scales. reveals although overarching patterns lack political will, institutional capacity knowledge making impact ecological integrity, there numerous sites innovation, solutions have been put in practice. While finds experienced across covered literature, it cautious about generalizations, as studies from Africa, South America parts Asia largely lacking. Finally, considers what required improve services, more inclusive research agenda inform future assessments with respect local governance.