Urban ecosystems are becoming increasingly important for conserving biodiversity, providing access to fresh food, and improving global sustainability. Understanding how ecosystems such as gardens function is therefore of paramount importance to science and society. Our research addresses the ecological and social dimensions of urban (agricultural) ecosystems. Our goal is to deepen understanding, inform management, and promote multifunctional, climate-resilient landscapes.
What drives us
- To understand and strengthen synergies between biodiversity conservation, food access, and human well-being in cities.
- To fill the knowledge gap(s) about how urban (agricultural) ecosystems function
- Create management knowledge appropriate for dynamic urban environments to best support ecosystem services
- Improve the sustainability of urban agriculture for people and the environment
- Engage residents in ecological research