Supply and demand of ecosystem services of urban green spaces in deprived areas
Perceptions from Kumasi, Ghana
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12665697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rexford Osei Owusu (0000-0002-2028-7382, City University of Seattle), J Alfredo Martínez (0000-0001-9634-3849, University of Twente), Javier Martínez (0000-0001-6314-4480), Nina Schwarz (0000-0003-4624-488X, University of Twente, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 156 |
| Pages | 103742-103742 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environmental Science & Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1462-9011 • E-ISSN: 1873-6416 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.envsci.2024.103742 |
| OpenAlex | W4394018761 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 54 |
Urban green spaces (UGS) contribute to human health and wellbeing. However, few studies have focused on cities in the Global South, mainly examining them on a citywide scale without considering deprived areas where residents lack basic facilities and sufficient income. Consequently, there is limited understanding of the relationship between the availability of UGS and associated ecosystem services (ES), and what is actually demanded for by residents in such deprived areas. Therefore, this study aims to assess (i) the perceived supply and (ii) the perceived demand for ES of UGS in selected deprived urban areas; and (iii) to determine the potential gap(s) between these perceived supply and demand aspects. A mixed-method approach was adopted for the study, incorporating GIS methods, household surveys, and key informant interviews. As case studies, the study was conducted in two deprived areas in Kumasi, Ghana – Dakodwom and Ayigya Zongo. The findings reveal that land scarcity and encroachment have led to a limited supply of UGS in these areas. Nevertheless, residents appreciate the few available UGS and ES, demonstrating adaptation to their limited resources. They particularly highlighted the cultural ES provided by these UGS. The high demand for these services, surpassing their supply, shows significant gaps, emphasising the need for comprehensive urban planning and management decisions. Such decisions should involve all stakeholders and be underpinned by effective legislative support
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Ecosystem · Ecosystem services · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Natural resource economics · Perception · Supply and demand · Urban ecosystem · Urbanization · Environmental Science · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Agriculture and Sustainability · Urban Green Space and Health · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |