Investments in Urban Nature and Inequality: Historical and Contemporary Impacts of Urban Greening on the Distribution of Environmental Benefits and Burdens in Cities

Nature-based solutions promise the delivery of valued urban ecosystem services. At the same time, greening cities can have unintended consequences—both ecological and social. In this talk, Dr. Keeler will review current research on where, when, and for whom nature delivers benefits in cities and propose a path forward for more inclusive, strategic, and equitable green growth.