The latest issue of npj Urban Sustainability features a groundbreaking academic article titled “Urban Nature Indexes tool offers comprehensive and flexible approach to monitoring urban ecological performance.” Authored by the Urban Biodiversity Hub (UBHub), IUCN and UNEP-WCMC, this article delves into the development and significance of the Urban Nature Indexes (UNI) as a pivotal tool in urban biodiversity monitoring.
The abstract and link to the article are provided below.
The UNI represents a milestone in urban ecological research, providing cities with a standardized framework to comprehensively measure their ecological performance. Through meticulous interdisciplinary collaboration, the UNI incorporates six essential themes, ranging from consumption drivers to governance responses, enabling cities to evaluate their impact on climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystem services, and more. As cities worldwide grapple with the urgent need for sustainability, the UNI offers a flexible approach tailored to diverse urban contexts, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering nature-positive transformations. Published in the prestigious academic journal npj Urban Sustainability, this article underscores the UNI’s significance in advancing urban biodiversity monitoring and guiding cities towards a more sustainable future.
Read the full article here.