出版社：National Committee of Geography of Belgium / Société Royale Belge de Géographie
摘要：Today 54% of the world’s population is living in urban areas, a number that is expected to rise to 66% by 2050 (United Nations, 2014). The increase in urban population over the last decades has led to a rapid growth of urban areas. This urban land consumption, if not managed well, puts strong pressure on open spaces and increases the demand for ecosystem services while endangering their supply (Elmqvist et al., 2015; Burkhard et al., 2012). Uncontrolled urban growth may also lead to higher co...
