Integrating Ecosystem Services into Urban Planning: A Novel Approach for Natural Resources Management in Metropolitan Areas
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 995
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ecosystem service; urban ecological planning; resilience-oriented urban planning
Interests: ecosystem services; urban planning; ecological managment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue entitled "Integrating Ecosystem Services into Urban Planning: A Novel Approach for Natural Resources Management in Metropolitan Areas".
The aim of this Special Issue is to compile contributions from eco-social researchers, urban planners, administrators, ecologists, and economists to address critical challenges and opportunities in the field, drawing on the latest research trends and insights. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Strategies for Integrating Ecosystem Services into Urban Planning: How can ecosystem services be systematically integrated into urban planning frameworks to enhance environmental quality and urban resilience?
- Green Infrastructure and Urban Ecosystem Dynamics: Exploring the role of green infrastructure in delivering ecosystem services and supporting biodiversity in urban areas.
- Policy Frameworks and Governance Mechanisms: Identifying effective policy frameworks and governance approaches that support the integration of ecosystem services into metropolitan planning.
- Technological Innovations for Urban Ecosystem Management: Assessing the role of spatial modeling, GIS, and other tools in monitoring and optimizing ecosystem services in urban environments.
- Case Studies and Best Practices: Showcasing successful examples of urban planning initiatives that integrate ecosystem services, highlighting lessons learned and potential applications in different metropolitan contexts.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case studies that provide innovative approaches and practical insights regarding the integration of ecosystem services into urban planning. We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing the field of sustainable urban development.
Prof. Dr. Yonghua Li
Dr. Qiwei Ma
Dr. Yuting Xie
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Urban Science is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- ecosystem service
- urban planning
- itergrating solution
- natural resource management
- matropolitan areas
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
