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DOI 10.1016/j.ecoser.2025.101774
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Title (Primary) The pluralistic natural capital values of a tropical city
Author Grêt-Regamey, A.; Saunders, J.; Edwards, P.; Richards, D.; Alemu, J.I.; Bhatia, N.; Carrasco, R.; Drillet, Z.; Fung, T.K.; Gaw, Y.F.L.; Jaung, W.; Law, A.; Leong, A.I.T.; Lim, A.Y.M.; Masoudi, M.; Nathan, Y.; Oh, R.R.Y. ORCID logo ; Ooi, W.T.; Shaikh, F.E.A.S.; Song, X.P.; Tan, C.L.Y.; Tan, P.Y.; Wicki, S.; Wong, L.-W.; Yan, Y.; Yando, E.; Yee, A.T.K.; Zhang, J.; Friess, D.A.
Source Titel Ecosystem Services
Year 2025
Volume 76
Page From art. 101774
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Supplements Supplement 1
Keywords Natural Capital Assessment; Ecosystem services; Tropical city; Regulating services; Climate change
Abstract Nature in cities is essential for human well-being. Quantifying and valuing the goods and services provided by nature to city dwellers is missing in tropical contexts. Yet, as cities worldwide face similar challenges, understanding the services provided by tropical urban ecosystems becomes imperative for effective management. Here, we present the first Natural Capital Assessment of a tropical city, unveiling three critical insights. Firstly, we demonstrate the vital reliance of a developed tropical city on nature, particularly for climate change mitigation through regulating services. Secondly, we identify intact natural areas as Singapore’s most valuable assets, stressing the significance of the quality of urban greenery in enhancing ecosystem services. Lastly, we highlight the importance of nurturing connections between urban residents and nature, fostering relational values crucial for sustained care and conservation of nature.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=31456
Grêt-Regamey, A., Saunders, J., Edwards, P., Richards, D., Alemu, J.I., Bhatia, N., Carrasco, R., Drillet, Z., Fung, T.K., Gaw, Y.F.L., Jaung, W., Law, A., Leong, A.I.T., Lim, A.Y.M., Masoudi, M., Nathan, Y., Oh, R.R.Y., Ooi, W.T., Shaikh, F.E.A.S., Song, X.P., Tan, C.L.Y., Tan, P.Y., Wicki, S., Wong, L.-W., Yan, Y., Yando, E., Yee, A.T.K., Zhang, J., Friess, D.A. (2025):
The pluralistic natural capital values of a tropical city
Ecosyst. Serv. 76 , art. 101774 10.1016/j.ecoser.2025.101774