The potential of social-ecological networks for urban ecology

npj Urban Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: T.M. Straka, Ö. Bodin, J. D. Teodoro, F. S. Rickowski, L. C. Kluger, Z. Porro, J.L. Coleman, S. Lokatis, S. S. Cilliers, C. Dobbs, M. Egerer, M. R. Felipe-Lucia
+12 more L. Govaert, S. Guenat, A. K. Hahs, S. S. Kaushal, S. Knapp, S. Kochalski, Bo Lin, S. Livesley, F. Ruland, C. G. Threlfall, N. S. G. Williams, J. M. Jeschke
DOI: 10.1038/s42949-026-00386-1
Cited by: 3
References: 55

Abstract

Abstract Urban biodiversity is connected to intertwined social and ecological processes which are challenging to examine together. Social-ecological networks (SENs) offer a framework to investigate these relationships, contributing to understanding interdependencies within urban ecology. This perspective introduces SENs for the application in urban biodiversity contexts, reviews current applications, outlines nine themes to advance SEN-based research and practice for sustainable biodiverse cities and illustrates their potential through an example from Melbourne (Australia).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Urban Green Space and Health Urban Planning and Landscape Design Land Use and Ecosystem Services

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Urban Sustainability
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
6
Issue
1
Publication date
21 April 2026
Language
EN