Novel Urban Ecosystems: Opportunities from and to Landscape Architecture

Novel assemblages of biotic, abiotic, and social components resulting from human-induced actions (e.g., climate change, land-use species movement) have been labeled as “Novel Ecosystems”, or Urban Ecosystems” when emerging in urban contexts. This concept has shifting perspectives among some scientists making them question traditional values about human-nature interactions a rapidly changing era dominated by anthropogenic (Anthropocene). Controversial dimensions surrounding the Ecosystems terms may be preventing evolution further research these concepts. The environmental problems that our society will soon face support search for innovative solutions transdisciplinary efforts. For reason, this discussion should not cease, rather expand to other fields knowledge can contribute with pertinent insights collaborations. way, short communication aims reflect on opportunities Landscape Architecture discussion, research, application novel ecosystems concepts real world, particularly landscape, also debate field. Ultimately, creative perspectives, acceding valuable advanced tools, facilitating dialogues between knowledge, bridging gaps science, people, nature.