Green infrastructure, nature-based solutions and ecosystem services for seismic resilience

Insight from a systematic review to guide urban policy and planning

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ID19218883
AutoresMonica Pantaloni (0000-0003-3913-4615, Marche Polytechnic University), Marta Ducci (0000-0001-9063-5568, Marche Polytechnic University, autor correspondente), Luca Domenella (0000-0002-1942-7333, Marche Polytechnic University), Giovanni Marinelli (0000-0003-3705-5251, Marche Polytechnic University)
Ano2026
Volume175
Páginas107200-107200
Data de publicação2026-05-18
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0264-2751 • E-ISSN: 1873-6084
EditoraElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.cities.2026.107200
OpenAlexW7161550102
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas50

Mitigating environmental and climate-related hazards through the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and the development of Green Infrastructure (GI) via spatial planning has emerged as a central objective within contemporary urban resilience strategies. Despite their growing recognition in delivering ecosystem services (ES) for flooding, landslides, and extreme heat reduction, the potential of NBS and GI to address seismic risk remains largely under-investigated. This systematic literature review critically examines the current state of knowledge regarding the roles of NBS, GI and ES in mitigating seismic hazards and strengthening the resilience of urban environments. By analysing studies from Scopus and Web of Science, we identify the direct and indirect benefits of these approaches, such as the mitigation of cascading effects and the increase of community resilience, which may contribute to reduced seismic vulnerability. The findings reveal a critical need for empirical studies on their direct impact in seismic contexts, technical guidance for implementation, and integrative urban planning strategies. Our review highlights the potential of GI and NBS to complement traditional seismic risk reduction methods and offers directions for future research on their application in urban resilience frameworks. • GI, NBS, and ES contribute to seismic and multi-hazard resilience. • Systematic review highlights research and policy gaps in seismic Eco-DRR governance. • GI, NBS, and ES lower exposure, vulnerability, and cascading impacts of seismic risks. • Empirical guidance is needed to embed ES in European DRR planning strategies. • Regulatory, incentive, and participatory pathways needed for Eco-DRR implementation

Ecosystem · Ecosystem services · Green infrastructure · Policy development · Urban ecosystem · Urban planning · Urban policy · Urban Sustainability · Flood Risk Assessment and Management · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Stormwater Management Solutions